Here are five noteworthy influencers among 150 in the Philadelphia region who have made an impact on our lives here in Delaware County, as rated by Philadelphia Magazine.
State Reps. Joanna McClinton placed 13th on the list, tying with State Rep. Jordan Harris.
McClinton is the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and represents Darby Borough, parts of Yeadon Borough, and Philadelphia. She and Harris are working to keep a thin Democratic majority in Harrisburg.
Atif Saeed, CEO of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation, placed 33rd. He’s getting the Philadelphia International Airport ready for the expected flood of 2026 visitors with an $800 million infrastructure upgrade..
Podcast-dominant Kylie and Jason Kelce placed 49th on the list.
Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens took the 104th slot as the convenience store chain continues to adapt and expand.
Jeff Shanahan, the Cobbs Creek Foundation president, came in at 135 as he oversees a $150 million restoration and expansion of the Cobbs Creek golf and education campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby.
Finally, at 149th, Archbishop Carroll High School graduate Brad Ingelsby is the force behind the Delco-centric dramas “Mare of Easttown” and the newer “Task” on HBO.
See all of the Philadelphia region’s influencers in the Philadelphia Magazine.
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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on DELCO Today in October 2025.
