ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Liz Thomas
Liz Thomas
Co-founder and CEO
Thomas/Boyd Communications
Recognized as a strategist and problem-solver, she aligns her knowledge of government and politics with communications goals and objectives to tackle complex public relations matters.
Bob SommerPatrizia Zita
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Patrizia Zita
Patrizia Zita
Founder & CEO
The Zita Group
She is now the sole owner of the firm with the new name, but she has long been a powerful force in Trenton and around the state.
Liz ThomasMo Butler
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Bob Sommer
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Mo Butler
Mo Butler
Partner; Chair
Mercury Public Affairs; Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
He’s hugely influential in the business community and political world up and down the state.
Patrizia ZitaChris Donnelly
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Eric Shuffler
Eric Shuffler
Co-founder
River Crossing Strategy Group
He loves to talk about his minor-league baseball team (the Staten Island FerryHawks); his clients love to talk about the great work he and his firm do.
Brenda Ross-DulanMichael Soliman
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Michael Soliman
Michael Soliman
Partner
Mercury Public Affairs
He leads the New Jersey (and Pennsylvania) offices and is key in firm’s national strategy — all while being a strategic adviser to some of state’s top politicians.
Eric ShufflerBob Sommer
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Leroy Jones
Leroy Jones
Principal founder; Chair
1868 Public Affairs; N.J. Democratic Party
Former legislator is a go-to force in Trenton — and around the state.
Brendan GillMichael Kempner
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Karen Kessler
Karen Kessler
CEO
Kessler PR Group
One of the state’s go-to people for advice — or when looking for a board member.
Michael KempnerLaura Matos
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Karin Elkis
Karin Elkis
Senior vice president; Co-chair
Optimus Partners; N.J.-Israeli Commission
Highly regarded veteran strategist has impact and influence on these two groups and many more.
Mike DuHaimeBrendan Gill
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Consultants — Chris Donnelly
Chris Donnelly
General manager
Kivvit
His calming professionalism is the perfect fit at Kivvit.
Mo ButlerMike DuHaime
