ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Bill Caruso
Bill Caruso
Managing director
Archer Public Affairs
He was focused on cannabis when cannabis wasn’t cool (or legal) — and that’s just part of his skill-set.
Guillermo ArtilesAlixon Collazos
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Gene Mulroy
Gene Mulroy
Co-founding partner
Capital Impact Group
Longtime government affairs ace understands the ins and outs of Trenton — and all of its players. Mulroy is particularly strong on health care issues.
William Maer Bill Murray
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Guillermo Artiles
Guillermo Artiles
Chair, Government Affairs Practice
McCarter & English
Many work a lifetime trying to do what comes naturally to Artiles: Matching top-notch legal knowledge with political intuitiveness and polish.
Bob ZitoBill Caruso
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Bill Palatucci
Bill Palatucci
Partner
McCarter & English
Republican national committeeman obviously leans to the right — but he is the rare political consultant who will speak the truth, giving his words more meaning.
Bill MurrayBill Pascrell III
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Brian Hague
Brian Hague
Director of government affairs and communications
American Dream
Few people bring as much energy — or a larger contact list — to the table. He’s a pro’s pro.
Gerry GibbsPeter Harris
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 — Robin Walton
Robin Walton
Vice president of government and external affairs
Inspira Health
Highly regarded government affairs specialist also is active with South Jersey chamber, where she serves as vice chair and general counsel.
Madeline UrbishBob Zito
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 — Bill Murray
Bill Murray
Executive vice president and national director, public affairs
MikeWorldWide
Long overdue for a spot on this list, as he brings more than 40 years of experience in directing public relations, public affairs, crisis, issues management...
