Four executives from the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and eleven members of its Board of Trustees were named to ROI-NJ’s 2026 Power Influencers Lists, according to a March 11 announcement.
The recognition highlights the influence of NJBIA leadership in shaping policy and driving economic impact across New Jersey. The Super 75 list includes CEOs, founders, advisors, investors, and community figures described by ROI-NJ as “proven experts whose networks and track records shape policy, attract investment, and drive measurable economic impact.”
NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka was named to the Super 75 list along with board members Mike Reagan, retired Senior Vice President at CGI and now COO of Marmer Advisory Group; Mike Renna, Chairman of South Jersey Industries; and Dr. Teik Lim, President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Siekerka serves as president and chief executive officer of the association according to the official website.
Other NJBIA staff featured on specific policy area lists include Chief Government Affairs Officer Christopher Emigholz (Government & Public Affairs), Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor (Energy & Environment), and Research Analyst Jack Ramirez (AI and Tech). Board Chair Lori Roth was recognized in Accounting; James Horne in Associations and Organizations; Rebecca O’Connell in Banking; Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich among NJ Executives; Chris Guiton in Government and Public Affairs; Jaclyn Kator in Government & Public Affairs; Rick Thigpen in Government & Public Affairs; and Dr. Anthony Iacono in Higher Education.
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association is the nation’s largest statewide employer association representing private-sector employers throughout New Jersey according to its official website. The organization advances competitive excellence for its members while providing essential information, advocacy services, cost-saving benefits, and facilitating partnerships among businesses, government entities, and academic institutions according to the official website.
A full list of honorees can be found on ROI-NJ’s website. The recognition underscores NJBIA’s ongoing role supporting business prosperity across sectors according to the official website.
