His efforts at AvalonBay, one of the most successful multifamily builders in recent memory, are legendary. Ladell, however, is leaving a legacy at the Rutgers Center for Real Estate, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Already a sought-after lecturer, Ladell is hoping to create an endowment that would allow the center to compete with similar programs across the country.
Lalavee, the head of one of the most impactful locals in the state, always is a step (or two) ahead of the rest. He’s ensuring IUOE 825 is getting a steady stream of work from the Gateway Tunnel project — and working to develop the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational initiative. Want more? Lalevee recently got a black belt — in artificial intelligence.
Lazare is a year into her role as regional president — one in which she leads the bank’s local growth and community engagement initiatives — but her experience is much deeper. Lazare, who joined M&T in 2013 as a senior relationship manager with business banking, has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked with JPMorgan Chase, Wachovia and Valley National Bank.
Think Newport is finished? Think again. LeFrak is building out the several remaining parcels at Newport in Jersey City in style. The recently started 47-story, 530-unit tower named 20 Long Slip will be the tallest in the neighborhood; the recently finished Bisby at 30 Park Lane North (385 units) is leasing quickly. All this while the neighborhood continues to be an attraction for film and television production.
Leslie, who was named CEO in March 2024, is an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of domestic and international experience in the water industry. She came to the role with years of experience, having previously served as CEO of SUEZ North America, where she was responsible for overseeing one of North America’s leading environmental companies, with revenues over $1.1 billion.
Loughlin is as prolific and as prominent a broker as there is in the state. Specializing in corporate real estate, particularly in the booming life sciences sector, he has represented global companies such as Merck, Pfizer and Nokia in major deals for labs, offices and strategic site development. He is a leader on JLL’s Americas Leadership Council and a fixture on lists such as these.
Mann leads Jasfel Analytics, a data engineering and AI company that has been purpose-built to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data and prepare for what’s next. Whether it is health care, government, nonprofits or the private sector, Mann serves as a catalyst for innovation in environments where real-time intelligence, predictive insight and adaptive solutions are essential.
Martinez oversees a network of more than 2,300 branches and nearly 16,000 employees — and does so while maintaining his passion for community empowerment. Service always has been a passion. He served nine years in the Army National Guard, where he deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning three Army Commendation Medals and New Jersey’s Distinguished Service Medal.
Mathews remains a top attorney at the firm. Her legal practice focuses on complex commercial matters in federal and state courts, as well as forums for alternative dispute resolution. She has represented a variety of clients in a wide array of matters, including shareholder disputes involving closely held businesses, real estate and property management disputes and professional malpractice cases.
In addition to his role as co-CEO, Mazzarelli serves as associate dean for clinical affairs at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, providing strategic leadership, oversight and management of its clinical training programs. Mazzarelli has been a tireless champion for CMSRU, where he also serves as an associate professor and served on the original team from Cooper, which helped pioneer the integration with Rowan.
As president of New Jersey American Water, McDonough leads a group that serves nearly 3 million people in the state. And he’s happy to do it, almost one customer at a time. NJAM recently announced it will acquire the water system in Hopewell Borough, investing $7 million for infrastructure updates (replacing all utility-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2031) for the 880 customer connections.
As head of the largest chamber in the state, Medina has great impact on the Hispanic business community and minority entrepreneurship. But that’s just the start of his influence. He is the creator, executive producer and host of “Que Pasa NJ?” on PBS and serves as a board member at New Jersey Transit and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. He also runs Robinson Aerial Surveys Inc., specializing in mapping and engineering.
A double honoree here. Medina gets a nod for his work at CBRE. Both a lawyer and a CPA, he’s an expert on real estate. His efforts on the potential new headquarters in Newark for Horizon BCBSNJ are worthy of note. But Medina also gets a nod for assuming the chair at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, where he has had great impact on its executive committee for many years.
Migliaccio joined New Jersey Resources in 2009 — and seemingly has done every job in the company since. Throughout his tenure, he has served in numerous leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including controller, treasurer, vice president – finance and accounting and chief financial officer. In his current role, he is responsible for leading the utility’s strategic growth initiatives, infrastructure investment and decarbonization efforts.
When Mokoid left the lead role at Atlantic City Electric to become head of Jersey Central Power & Light approximately 18 months ago, some were confused: Aren’t you a South Jersey guy, they asked? Mokoid loved his time at ACE, but is quick to note: He’s a Jersey guy. That was an appeal of the new job. “We cover 42% of the state, and that’s a tremendous responsibility,” he said. “We are not just in New Jersey; we are New Jersey.”
Montecalvo is the longtime leader of Bayshore, one of the most vertically integrated recycling facilities in the country. The facility recycles concrete, asphalt, brick, block, contaminated soils, metal, construction & demolition debris, dredge material and consumer electronics. Perhaps that’s why Montecalvo is an ardent proponent of renewable energy. Her facility gets 40% of its energy from a 9,354-panel rooftop solar array.
Moran is a trailblazing public affairs leader with an unparalleled reputation for delivering bold, results-driven strategies. And, while she may be the leader, she is quick to create the amazing team at her boutique firm for its success. From Emmy Award-winning creatives to top leaders, data scientists and seasoned strategists, the diverse team ensures every client gets a wealth of experience and innovation.
It’s hard to overstate the impact of his willingness to lead the creation of the transformative Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, which opened last spring in New Brunswick. One of the few standalone cancer hospitals in the country, it is reshaping the narrative of cancer care in New Jersey, impacting countless lives of residents by providing hope, comfort and state-of-the-art care.
While Morrison was recently named to succeed Alma DeMetropolis in this key role for JPMorgan Chase, it is one he has been working toward for years. Morrison brings profound regional expertise to the position, having co-led the New Jersey market for the past nine years as the head of investments and advice. In his new role, Morrison leads a sophisticated team of over 90 bankers, wealth strategists and financial specialists.
His role as president of the NJBCTC, the leading advocacy group for skilled trades workers in the state, makes him a leader on two fronts: workforce development, with initiatives such as NJBUILD focused on increasing training for women, veterans and minorities; and advocacy, as he champions legislation and policies that support workers in an effort to strengthen the middle class.
Munoz is committed to service. He has worked to better local communities by ensuring residents have seamless access to affordable, quality health care while embracing philanthropic efforts through consistent volunteerism, including days of service focused on community health and well-being. All of this has helped make AmeriHealth a regular on numerous “Best Places to Work” lists.
