2023

  Joel Bergstein President Lincoln Equities Group The development of the 153-acre former Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal, now known as Lincoln Logistics Bayonne, will be the largest infill industrial redevelopment in the metro area. Dave Barry; Michael BarryMarc Berson  

Jim Kirkos CEO Meadowlands Chamber Next up for Kirkos: Bringing his dream of a convention center (an economic game-changer) to one of the most economically important regions in the state. Jeff Kolakowski; Grant LuckingRaymond Lamboy  

  Dave Barry; Michael Barry President; Co-founder Ironstate Development Co. Longtime Jersey City and Hoboken developers, the Barrys have brought transformative thinking to neighborhoods in Harrison, Long Branch, Montclair and Newark. Baye Adofo-WilsonJoel Bergstein  

John Kennedy CEO N.J. Manufacturing Extension Program Few leaders advocate as vociferously — and effectively — as Kennedy, who has made it his mission to aid and support the manufacturing sector in the state. Jerry KeenanJeff Kolakowski; Grant...

Jerry Keenan President N.J. Alliance for Action Heads nonpartisan, nonprofit association that is building a better New Jersey by securing permits and funding for environmentally sound construction improvements and putting our members in position to compete for...

  Baye Adofo-Wilson CEO BAW Development Federal officials have designated Hinchliffe Stadium a national landmark. When Adofo-Wilson is done with his work, it will look better than it ever did. Ralph ZuckerDave Barry; Michael Barry  

Sen. Bob Menendez; Sen. Cory Booker Both D-N.J. U.S. Senate The proximity between New Jersey and Washington, D.C., enables both senators to go back and forth, seeing firsthand what the state needs — and then heading to...

Don Ghermezian CEO American Dream The facility, which survived the pandemic, is now slowly but surely showing the area how impactful the retail-entertainment destination can be. #27 Frank Bisignano#29 Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti  

Frank Bisignano CEO Fiserv As if bringing 2,000 top jobs to a beautiful headquarters in Berkeley Heights weren’t enough, the company recently announced a $1 million pledge to help support minority small businesses. #26 Mark Clouse#28 Don Ghermezian  

Mark Clouse CEO Campbell Soup Co. Long an anchor institution in the state, Campbell recently added to its legacy by announcing a plan to invest $50 million into its Camden headquarters that will bring more than 300...