ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Dylan Wanagiel
Dylan Wanagiel
VP, sports properties and special events
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
Well known for bringing combat sports to the Pru Center (think MMA, college and Olympic wrestling, boxing, etc.) and other unique events (think darts...
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Ron VanDeVeen
Ron VanDeVeen
CEO
MetLife Stadium
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his leadership and organization will be key in this event's successful execution.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Michael Uslan; Tom Bernard
Michael Uslan; Tom Bernard
Chairman; Commissioner
N.J. Motion Picture and TV Commission
Two industry giants are playing big roles in helping the state attract and expand its industry presence.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Sean Saadeh
Sean Saadeh
Chief programming officer and head of entertainment
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
He's best known for overseeing the acts at the Prudential Center, but his duties extend to Jersey City, where he oversees White Eagle...
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez
EVP & Executive producer
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
He not only helps run the state's biggest arts center, he also oversees the state's largest arts festival: North to Shore.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Caila Roberts
Caila Roberts
Tournament director
LPGA's Mizuho Americas Open
She is a rising star in the LPGA and golf, which is why she is in charge of one of the tour's biggest events, played at Liberty National in...
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Adam Philipson
Adam Philipson
President and CEO
Count Basie Center for the Arts
He has helped make Count Basie in Red Bank become one of the top grossing nonprofit arts centers in the country.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Brady O’Connor
Brady O'Connor
Chief of external affairs & deputy chief commercial officer
NY/NJ Host Committee for FIFA 2026 World Cup
One of the key leaders helping the host committee prepare for the biggest sporting event on the planet.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Carly Gruenberg
Carly GruenbergChief of staffNY/NJ Host Committee for FIFA 2026 World CupHer role increasing in impact and importance by the minute as the area prepares to host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Sports & Entertainment — Adam Greenblatt
Adam Greenblatt
CEO
BetMGM
Greenblatt's leadership allows the company to pursue innovative projects, like working with NJ TRANSIT to provide rail service during key events.
