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Paramus Today
By the People, for the People
Former Paramus Aide Rises to Statewide Influence
Nick Mammano returns to Mercury public affairs firm after leading New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Nick Mammano, a former campaign aide to a Paramus councilman, is heading back to the influential public affairs firm Mercury as a managing director. Mammano previously served as chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Lagana of Paramus and oversaw operations at the Meadowlands complex, including preparations for 2026 World Cup matches.
Why it matters
Mammano's career trajectory highlights how political aides can leverage their experience to gain statewide influence, particularly in New Jersey where the political landscape is interconnected. His return to Mercury, a prominent firm, signals his continued prominence in state politics.
The details
Mammano previously worked as a campaign aide for a Paramus councilman before becoming chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Lagana. He then went on to lead the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, overseeing preparations for the 2026 World Cup matches at the Meadowlands complex. Now, Mammano is returning to the influential public affairs firm Mercury as a managing director.
- Mammano previously served as chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Lagana of Paramus.
- Mammano led the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, including preparations for the 2026 World Cup matches.
- Mammano is now returning to Mercury as a managing director.
The players
Nick Mammano
A former campaign aide to a Paramus councilman who went on to become chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Lagana and lead the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
Joseph Lagana
A state senator from Paramus whose chief of staff was Nick Mammano.
Mercury
An influential public affairs firm that Mammano is returning to as a managing director.
The takeaway
Mammano's career trajectory demonstrates how political aides can leverage their experience to gain statewide influence in New Jersey's interconnected political landscape, particularly by transitioning to prominent firms like Mercury.
