ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Rudy Garcia
Rudy Garcia
President
MBI
Understands the issue from all angles — that’s what happens when you bring the experience of serving five terms in the Assembly and three years as the mayor of Union City.
Richard GannonGerry Gibbs
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Richard Gannon
Richard Gannon
Founding partner
GTB Partners
Highly regarded government affairs specialist has four-decade career working at the highest levels of the federal and state government. Leads GTB along with Michael Torpey (founding partner) and Ben Ghiano.
Dale FlorioRudy...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Dale Florio
Dale Florio
Managing partner
Princeton Public Affairs
The dean of Trenton.
Kenny EsserRichard Gannon
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Kenny Esser
Kenny Esser
Senior vice president and chief of staff, corporate services and governance
Hackensack Meridian Health
Whether it’s externally or internally, Esser has the skill-set to ensure all parties are on the same page.
Chris EmigholzDale Florio
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Chris Emigholz
Chris Emigholz
Chief government affairs officer
N.J. Business & Industry Association
He’s a nuts-and-bolts guy, which means: If you want to discuss an issue that impacts the business community, you’d better be ready to discuss even the...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Michael Egenton
Michael Egenton
Executive vice president of government relations
N.J. Chamber of Commerce
The ultimate professional: Brings a complete understanding to the issue at hand — and delivers his thoughts with a gravitas that comes with experience in...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Tara Dowdell
Tara Dowdell
Founder and president
Tara Dowdell Group
Former McGreevey administration official and longtime Democratic strategist heads highly respected Jersey City-based strategic communications firm.
Beth DohmMichael Egenton
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Beth Dohm
Beth Dohm
Executive vice president
The Zita Group
Brings years of experience in a broad range of policy issues, including telecommunications, health care and general business. Has been a key player in last year.
Uli DiazTara Dowdell
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Uli Diaz
Uli Diaz
Vice president, government affairs
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J.
The state’s largest insurer has had numerous issues and needs in recent years. Diaz has deftly handled all of them.
Ted DeutschBeth Dohm
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Govt. & Public Affairs — Ted Deutsch
Ted Deutsch
CEO
Taft Communications
His wide-ranging experience — media relations, product launches, crisis management and communications campaigns — gives him a unique skill-set that will assist any client.
Megan CryanUli Diaz
