2023

  Ralph Zucker President Inspired by Somerset Development He’s active all over the state, but his signature project — Bell Works — has been one of state’s best examples of how to pivot during a pandemic. Joe TaylorBaye Adofo-Wilson  

  Jose Cruz Senior managing director JLL Cruz leads a team that seemingly is in on every big transaction in the state, including $210 million sale of the three-building Waterfront Corporate Center in Hoboken. Jonathan CortellSteven Denholtz  

Dena Mottola Jaborska Executive director N.J. Citizen Action Founded in 1982, NJCA aims to combine political advocacy, electoral campaigns, public outreach and community empowerment programs to make a difference for residents. Mike McGuinnessEric Orlando  

  Monica Slater Stokes Managing director, corporate and government affairs United Airlines Highly respected professional, she ably represents the most important travel partner for any businessperson in the state. Ron SimonciniChristine Stearns  

  The ROI Influencers: Power List’s Super 60 is aimed at recognizing those most influential in the business world. In this state, however, you cannot separate business and politics. That’s why Gov. Phil Murphy once again is ranked...

  Ron Ladell Senior vice president AvalonBay Communities He’s the new chair of the Executive Committee of the Rutgers Center for Real Estate. (And he’s one of the biggest developers around.) Jonathan KushnerMark Meisner  

  Bob Zito Founder and managing partner Zito Partners His unique experience (stops at Bristol Myers Squibb, New York Stock Exchange and Sony) allows him to bring a unique perspective — and solutions — to any situation. Robin WaltonGuillermo...

Kathleen Connelly Labor/employment Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Co-chair of Labor & Employment Practice and founding member of firm’s Women’s Business Initiative program, which provides mentorship and professional development. Bill CastnerTimothy Corriston  

Eric Levine President Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper Firm president and an accomplished litigator, but he is perhaps best known as the co-chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice. Lloyd LevensonLarry Lustberg  

Kevin O’Toole Chairman Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. The new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (and new parking lot) is worthy of placing O’Toole this high on the list. And, to think, that’s only...