ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Gerry Gibbs
Gerry Gibbs
Founding partner
Capital Impact Group
Murphy’s re-election certainly helped the firm, which has been close with the administration since Day One. Gibbs is a leader on clean energy issues, too.
Rudy GarciaBrian Hague
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Karin Elkis
Karin Elkis
Senior vice president
Optimus Communications
One insider said, she’s someone you want in your corner on Top 10 issues. Was recently named second co-chair to the New Jersey-Israel Commission.
Michael EgentonKenny Esser
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Bill Palatucci
Bill Palatucci
Partner
McCarter & English
Longtime leader in this area obviously is well-versed on a number of subjects – especially when it comes to how the Republican delegation may feel about the issue.
Gene MulroyBill Pascrell III
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Braxton Plummer
Braxton Plummer
Director of N.J. government affairs
Verizon
Very active on all issues involving telecommunications – including the digital divide. He also has been active in DEI efforts around Trenton.
Tony PizzutilloBrian Quigley
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Dale Florio
Dale Florio
Managing partner
Princeton Public Affairs
Even his competitors say he runs the best lobbying firm in the state – nothing more needs to be said.
Kenny EsserRudy Garcia
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Rudy Garcia
Rudy Garcia
President
MBI-GluckShaw
Great political operative, especially on issues that paly on the Democratic side of the aisle.
Dale FlorioGerry Gibbs
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Bill Caruso
Bill Caruso
Managing director
Archer Public Affairs
Works out of South Jersey but his impact is felt up and down the state.Still the go-to person in the state on all things cannabis.
Chrissy ButeasUli Diaz
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — William Maier
William Maier
Senior partner
Public Strategies Impact
Senior Democrat strategist at one of Trenton’s top firms is way overdue for a spot on this list.
Dennis HartGene Mulroy
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Brian Quigley
Brian Quigley
VP, Government affairs
Prudential
He left his job his top job in the Assembly Majority Office 18 months ago, but he hasn’t left Trenton, where he advocates for his new employer.
Braxton PlummerMonica Slater Stokes
ROI Influencers: Government & Public Affairs 2022 — Bill Pascrell III
Bill Pascrell III
Partner
Princeton Public Affairs
One of the leading experts in the state on issues surrounding sports betting and cannabis, among other topics.
Bill PalatucciDavid Pascrell