Former Governor Murphy Legislative Director brings Federal and State Experience

(February 17, 2026: Trenton, NJ): At River Crossing Strategy Group, relentless excellence is the standard — in how we serve clients, how we solve problems, and how we develop and recruit talent.

River Crossing Strategy Group is proud to announce the addition of Robert Matos-Moran to our New Jersey government affairs team. Robert was most recently the Director of Legislative Affairs for former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Before joining the Murphy Administration in 2021 and has extensive federal and state legislative experience.

Robert is also the Vice President of the New Jersey Leadership Collective, a 2019 New Leaders Council Fellow, a New Jersey Governor’s Hispanic Fellow, an Eagle Scout, a New Jersey Democratic State Committee Build Our Future graduate and a former Co-Chair of the New Jersey Young Democrats Latino Caucus.

“RCSG is defined by our impact and talent, which is both substantive and strategic. Rob brings high-level federal and state experience, including serving five years in the governor’s office. His relationships, judgment and credibility materially enhance RCSG’s ability to deliver results for our clients”, said Eric Shuffler, Founding & Managing Partner at RCSG.

“At River Crossing, our collaborative culture drives everything we do,” said RCSG Executive Vice President Janellen Duffy. “Rob is widely respected for his effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. His relationships and solutions-oriented approach will elevate our clients’ impact and our entire team."

Rob Matos-Moran added, “I’m excited to join River Crossing Strategy Group at a time when thoughtful, results-driven advocacy matters more than ever. In today’s complex policy environment, clients need clear insight, trusted relationships, and focused execution. I look forward to helping deliver continued excellence alongside this incredible team.”