The Power Trio Returns: Trish Zita, Beth Dohm And Eric Orlando Earn A Spot On ROI-NJ’s 2025 Influencers Power List
Since 2018, ROI-NJ’s Influencers Power List has been the definitive guide to New Jersey’s key decision-makers and industry leaders, offering insight into the power shifts shaping the state’s business and political landscape. We’re thrilled to announce that our colleagues Trish Zita, Beth Dohm and Eric Orlando have become fixtures on this list, with each earning yet another spot this year. A big congratulations to Trish, Beth and Eric and all the honorees!
📌 Fun fact: This will be Eric’s fourth time on the list and Beth’s third time being recognized as a Government & Public Affairs Influencer. As for our CEO, Trish has been featured in every edition since day one!
View the full 2025 Influencers Power List here
Meet the 2025 NJ Influencers Power
Patrizia “Trish” Zita
CEO, TZG
Named one of the most powerful people in NJ eight years in a row, Trish has led The Zita Group to become one of the top five firms in the state and the largest woman-founded and owned firm. As our CEO, she continues to break barriers and shape policy. Congrats, Trish!
Government & Public Affairs Influencer:
2018 – 2022
Consultant Influencer:
2023 – 2025
Beth Dohm
Executive VP, TZG
As one of our Executive Vice Presidents, Beth is a driven and effective lobbyist who leads TZG’s political fundraising, operations and communications. She was also recently honored with the 2024 Public Service Award by the NJ Society of Optometric Physicians for her work in advancing optometry, protecting the profession and expanding patient access to eye care in NJ. At TZG, her leadership and dedication are felt every day, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have her on our team. Congrats on both of your recognitions, Beth!
Government & Public Affairs Influencer:
2023 – 2025
Eric Orlando
Executive VP, TZG
As the Brewers Guild of NJ’s first Executive Director and now Government Affairs Director, Eric Orlando has been a driving force behind the Garden State’s craft beer industry. Moreover, he continues to advocate for the policy interests of 150+ independent breweries and brewpubs, ensuring they these local businesses have fair opportunities. Cheers to Eric!
Manufacturing Influencer:
2022
Association & Organization Influencer:
2023-2025
About The Zita Group
The Zita Group is a woman-owned government and public affairs firm, both founded and led by Patrizia “Trish” Zita. Our bipartisan, experienced team of strategic consultants is widely respected by elected, appointed and government officials of both parties across New Jersey’s political landscape. We provide our clients unique insights into the decision-making process at the highest levels. We bring to bear credible working relationships with executive branch officials, legislators, and staff. Our team’s effectiveness has been demonstrated again and again by the results we achieve for our clients.
