Consultants

Power List 2022: Consultants Bob Sommer CEO Awsom Associates Doesn’t have a website, but he has a book of business that is envied by anyone in the profession. Michael SolimanLiz Thomas

Power List 2022: Consultants Michael Soliman Partner Mercury Longtime and widely respected political operative in Democratic circles, he’s now running the Mercury office in New Jersey — and much of the Northeast. Eric ShufflerBob Sommer

Power List 2022: Consultants Eric Shuffler Co-founder River Crossing Was described by a competitor this way: He’s smart, savvy and stealthy. In other words, he gets the job done without unnecessarily drawing attention to his client or himself. Brenda...

Power List 2022: Consultants Brenda Ross-Dulan Founder and managing principal The Ross Dulan Group Well-known for her work as a banking executive, thought leader and board director, she now runs a boutique, diverse, woman-owned strategic consulting firm designed...

Power List 2022: Consultants Julie Roginsky President Optimus Communications Her weekly Q&A column in The Star-Ledger gives her visibility, but it’s her efforts behind the scenes that bring her strong book of business. Phil NorcrossBrenda Ross-Dulan

Power List 2022: Consultants Phil Norcross Chairman Optimus Partners Sure, he has one of the most powerful last names in the state, but it is the exemplary work his firm does that gets him on the list. Kevin McCabeJulie...

Power List 2022: Consultants Kevin McCabe Partner River Crossing Influential on a number of fronts. He is the Middlesex County Democratic Chairman and serves on the board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New...

Power List 2022: Consultants Laura Matos Managing director Kivvit Few have been in the headlines more: Named to the Legislative Apportionment Commission, chair of the Pinelands Commission — and is new head of Kivvit’s N.J. office. Karen KesslerKevin McCabe

Power List 2022: Consultants Karen Kessler CEO Kessler PR Group New firm name, but same mission: PR firm specializes in crisis communications, reputation management, litigation support and media relations (and does it discreetly). Michael KempnerLaura Matos

Power List 2022: Consultants Michael Kempner CEO MikeWorldWide Best-known firm in the state just announced a 12-week Digital Acceleration Fellowship program that will train employees in all aspects of digital marketing. Leroy JonesKaren Kessler