ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Rick Thigpen
Rick Thigpen
Senior vice president
Public Service Enterprise Group
A pro’s pro: Thigpen adeptly handles all of PSEG’s issues in Trenton while working on numerous boards and non-profits around the state.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Adam Steinberger
Adam Steinberger
Partner
Avōq
He drives strategies and manages campaigns for many of Avoq’s most complex and high-profile engagements that require innovative outreach and refined communication strategies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Christine Stearns
Christine Stearns
Chief government relations officer
N.J. Hospital Association
A best-in-class expert in health care issues. She was such a perfect fit at NJHA that they created a spot for her.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Monica Slater Stokes
Monica Slater Stokes
Corporate and government affairs leader
United Airlines
She develops and drives external affairs programs in support of the airline’s in-market public policy, social impact investment and business development objectives.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — John Rogers
John Rogers
Assistant vice president, public affairs
NJM Insurance Group
A State House veteran, he directs policyholder advocacy and public affairs for one of the mid-Atlantic region’s leading property casualty insurers.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Mary Kay Roberts
Mary Kay Roberts
Partner
Riker Danzig
Attorney is well known and highly respected around Trenton — and around the state.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Quigley
Brian Quigley
Vice president, government affairs
Prudential Financial
Imagine being dedicated to helping the next generation while still being a 40-under-40 yourself.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Crystal Pruitt
Crystal Pruitt
External affairs lead
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
Few in the state are as knowledgeable in the offshore wind/clean energy space.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Braxton Plummer
Braxton Plummer
Director of N.J. government affairs
Verizon
A pro’s pro who is passionate about creating positive social impact and fostering collaborative relationships across different sectors and levels of government.
ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Tony Pizzutillo
Tony Pizzutillo
Principal
Pizzutillo Public Affairs
He likes to fly under the radar, but he is a major force in the rooms where policies get done.