JJ Richa
Fractional and Interim COO & CEO
JJ Richa is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, executive and investor. JJ has successfully founded several companies, where he served as President and CEO, including a software company for the hospitality industry, an online eCommerce portal for high-end made-to-order gifts, and a custom software development company concentrating on the financial sector. JJ is a private equity investor, a longtime member of Tech Coast Angels where he served as its vice president and a member of its executive committee. JJ has served on numerous board of directors, started a private equity firm and served in senior executive restructuring and turnaround roles including interim CEO and fractional COO for businesses at various stages. JJ has BS and MS degrees from Cal State Long Beach.
Angelo Ponzi
Marketing, Branding and Digital Media
With 25+ years of experience, I am a marketing and branding strategist that works with small to middle market companies as their fractional Chief Marketing Officer in defining market opportunities, developing competitive profiles, audience personas, brand realignment and strategies, to strategic, integrated marketing plans that help businesses compete in an ever-changing marketplace. Through my company The Ponzi Group, I focus on three strategic pillars for success: Insights, Brand and Plan to develop effective and efficient programs for building enduring brands and sustainable business growth.
Rich Cocuzzo
Sales and Business Development
Rich Cocuzzo works with business owners and executives to unlock the potential of their sales team by focusing on People, Process and Performance. Powered by Sales Xceleration, their goal is to drive sustainable, long term, revenue growth for their clients.
Rich spent 30 years with FedEx, holding roles of increasing responsibility and seniority culminating in Vice President of Sales for 17 years. His leadership helped drive record revenue and profit growth for FedEx.