The Pennsylvania Report named him to "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics in 2003, commenting on his close ties to John Perzel.[3] In 2009, the Pennsylvania Report named him to "The Pennsylvania Report 100" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics.[4]
^Shelly, Peter (January 16, 1999). "Lobbyists Promoting Stadium Financing Law". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pugliese Associates principals Rocco Pugliese and Rick Russell enjoy close ties to the House Republican caucus and specialize in economic development issues.