Top 60

Phil Murphy Governor (D) State of New Jersey No state gives more power to its governor. Murphy has mastered how to use it. Ever the progressive, he appears to be sliding more to the middle (perhaps with...

Tony Coscia Partner Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf As the chair of Amtrak, Coscia was as responsible as anyone for getting the Gateway Tunnel project underway. And, don’t forget, he’s a fantastic lawyer, too. #3 Kevin O’Toole#5 George...

Chris Paladino President New Brunswick Development Corp. He’s long been lauded for his incredible work in New Brunswick, but his efforts across the state (literally from Atlantic City to Paterson) elevate him to even greater heights. #7 Kristin...

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...

  Ralph LaRossa CEO & president; Chair Public Service Enterprise Group; Choose New Jersey Hard to imagine any successor being more prepared to assume the top spot; LaRossa, who took over for Ralph Izzo, is well-versed in all...

Charles Lowrey Chair & CEO Prudential Financial In addition to being a top-notch leader of one of the best-known brands anywhere, Lowrey is carrying on the company’s long legacy of being servant leaders to the city of...

Don Katz Founder; Investor Audible; Newark Venture Partners His company remains the industry leader for audio books, but it’s his investments with Newark Venture Partners and his philanthropic efforts throughout city that separate him from others. #24 Shannon...

Chris Eisgruber President Princeton University Nation’s No. 1 school may be more apt to discuss its commitment to increasing access ... to sustainability ... to entrepreneurial startups ... and to its expansion with its new Lake Campus. #20...