ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Madeline Urbish
Madeline Urbish
Head of government and market affairs
Ørsted
An expert on environmental issues, Urbish helps shape Ørsted’s legislative and regulatory agenda in the state (and North America), working with government and nongovernmental partners..
Rick ThigpenRobin Walton
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs —Rick Thigpen
Rick Thigpen
Senior vice president
Public Service Enterprise Group
The move to more clean-energy programs creates a lot of concern and confusion — Thigpen deftly handles the analysis.
Adam SteinbergerMadeline Urbish
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Adam Steinberger
Adam Steinberger
Managing director
Kivvit
He’s a veteran of many campaigns (he dates back to Gov. Richard Codey), but he also has led some of the highestprofile public education campaigns involving various education, energy and labor issues.
Christine...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Monica Slater Stokes
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Christine Stearns
Christine Stearns
Chief government relations officer
N.J. Hospital Association
When the NJHA created this position, they wanted the bestin-class expert in health care issues — so, they quickly went to Stearns.
Monica Slater StokesAdam Steinberger
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Ron Simoncini
Ron Simoncini
President
Axiom Communications
Founder of marketing and advocacy group that specializes in "places" (real estate, travel, tourism) and is unquestioned go-to firm in North Jersey/Meadowlands region.
Brian QuigleyMonica Slater Stokes
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Brian Quigley
Brian Quigley
Vice president, government affairs
Prudential Financial
His long tenure as deputy executive director in Assembly Majority Office, combined with his time at Pru, gives him unique insights into public-private relationships.
Crystal PruittRon Simoncini
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Crystal Pruitt
Crystal Pruitt
External affairs lead
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
Rising star: Former chief of staff for Sen. Andrew Zwicker and deputy director at BPU, she’s an expert on clean energy sector — and the need to ensure...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Braxton Plummer
Braxton Plummer
Director of N.J. government affairs
Verizon
He’s obviously very active on all issues involving telecommunications — but he also has been impactful in diversity, equity & inclusion efforts around Trenton.
Cristina PinzonCrystal Pruitt
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Cristina Pinzon
Cristina Pinzon
Founder and president
Stateside Affairs
Already a proven force in Trenton, she has 15 years of media and government experience, allowing her to bring creative marketing and unique strategies to a diverse array of issues.
David...
