In this first-ever edition of Capital Region 500, we have compiled a guide to the powerful and influential — both well-known and under the radar — whose contributions help keep our community and economy thriving.

They represent every sector: banking and finance, real estate, energy, manufacturing, industrial services, professional services, media and technology, health care, arts, sports, hospitality and tourism, education, government, and philanthropy and nonprofits.

We also captured those ‘living legends’ who may no longer keep regular office hours but remain influential and continue to build on their legacy nonetheless.

It was an ambitious project, to say the least—10 months in the making. You’ll not only see who is influential and why, but you’ll also learn some fun, personal details about these veteran C-Suite and emerging young leaders.

In this first-ever edition of Capital Region 500, we have compiled a guide to the powerful and influential — both well-known and under the radar — whose contributions help keep our community and economy thriving.

They represent every sector: banking and finance, real estate, energy, manufacturing, industrial services, professional services, media and technology, health care, arts, sports, hospitality and tourism, education, government, and philanthropy and nonprofits.

We also captured those ‘living legends’ who may no longer keep regular office hours but remain influential and continue to build on their legacy nonetheless.

It was an ambitious project, to say the least—10 months in the making. You’ll not only see who is influential and why, but you’ll also learn some fun, personal details about these veteran C-Suite and emerging young leaders.