Gio Force Advisory
Voices from the Room
Anonymous
Senior Executive, Annual Mentoring Client
"Working with Chris over the last year has been one of the best investments I've ever made.
What started as a search for more clarity and direction has fundamentally changed how I approach my life, career, relationships, and future.
Through our sessions, I've gained absolute clarity on my North Star: what I truly want from life, what success means to me, and the kind of husband, leader, and person I want to be.
More importantly, Chris has helped me break that vision down into the practical steps needed to actually get there.
Over the past year, I've launched a business that is already generating meaningful income, strengthened my relationships through greater intentionality and communication, and become far more deliberate about where I invest my time and energy. I've stopped chasing things that don't align with my values and started focusing on what genuinely matters.
Chris has a unique ability to combine support with honest, sometimes uncomfortable, feedback. He'll celebrate your wins, but he'll also challenge your excuses, call out your blind spots, and push you to take ownership of the things that need to change.
That balance of encouragement and accountability is where the real growth happens.
The biggest shift for me has been clarity. Clarity on my North Star. Clarity on the path to get there. Clarity on the relationships I want to nurture. And clarity on the standards I want to hold myself to. A year on, I can confidently say that I'm building a life that feels intentional rather than accidental.
If you're willing to do the work and embrace some honest conversations along the way, I couldn't recommend Chris highly enough."
"Working with Chris over the past few months has been a genuine catalyst for positive change in my life. As an executive finance professional, I've found his mentorship invaluable in navigating complex leadership challenges. Beyond the office, Chris helped me define my purpose and create a concrete, time-bound roadmap for my dream life. Most importantly, he has shifted my mindset toward abundance and gratitude, fundamentally rebuilding my confidence and self-respect.
If you are looking for a coach who delivers both strategic clarity and personal transformation, Chris is the one."
David Mireles
AVP Finance - BMC Software
"Chris's coaching was life-changing. He pushed me to get 'crystal clear' on my non-negotiables, helping me move from a place of career burnout to becoming the Founder of my own company. By breaking down lofty dreams into actionable steps, I was able to see my path to my true “North Star”. Chris mentored me to keep going, keep getting clearer and clearer each day. The encouragement do the work and have a plan has been life changing with Chris guiding me in the most incredible coaching journey."
Antonia Ragozzino-Boncek
Former Adtech Executive now Founder of Bonsai Groups, LLC
"I brought Chris in as the founding CFO after my firm, H.I.G. Capital, acquired Triad Retail Media. I needed someone who could build the financial foundation, partner with the lender, support a new board, and contribute real strategic thinking
Chris delivered on every part of that mandate.
He stepped into a complex environment and quickly created structure, clarity, and confidence. He managed all lender communications, prepared thorough and thoughtful board materials, and improved the quality of our internal reporting and forecasting. His work allowed us to make better decisions with more speed and accuracy. He also contributed ideas on finance strategy that helped shape the direction of the company in its early stage under our ownership.
Chris makes life easier for investors and operators because he brings calm judgment, technical skill, strong communication, and a complete sense of ownership. I would work with him again without hesitation, and I would trust him with any company that needs a first-class financial and operations leader who can build the right foundation and grow the business.”
John Kim
Former Managing Director at H.I.G. Growth Partners, now Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Datavest Partners
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Chris during his tenure as CFO at Triad Retail Media. Chris played a pivotal role in the successful acquisition by Rockbridge Growth Equity and Falcon Investment Advisors in early 2013.
Following the acquisition, Chris’s leadership was instrumental in driving the company's upward trajectory. Between 2013 and 2015, we saw exceptional business performance, characterized by consistent top-line growth and effective bottom-line scaling. He is a disciplined financial leader who delivers results."
Michael Kaczmarek
Formerly of the Rockbridge Growth Equity Investment team, spent time with Thomas H Lee Partners, and now with MGX Capital
"You were a game changer for me and the business!!! Anyone running a business needs someone like you helping them make sage decisions, especially when things seem hard."
Jayson Dubin
CEO / Chairman of Playwire
“Chris’s mentorship was invaluable to me as our company scaled revenue fivefold and our team doubled in size, with all of the attendant challenges for organization and scale. He served as a font of advice, experience, and wisdom, an unmoving rock to stand on even as the waters ran fast all around. Chris has the ability to recognize your unique gifts and remind you of how to apply them to the challenges you face; he makes you better at being you.”
Nick Branstator
Former Chief Technology Officer at Playwire
“I had the pleasure of working with and reporting directly to Chris for over seven years during his tenure as COO at Playwire.
A few years ago, while I was still at Playwire and he had already moved on, we had a company-wide all-hands where each of us was asked to name an important mentor or figure in our professional life. My answer then remains unchanged today: Chris had the single greatest impact on me of any leader I’ve worked with.
He was a true mentor and guide during pivotal moments in my career and in the company’s evolution, when the management approach and skillsets needed to shift from those of a start-up to those of a scaled organization. His management style was calm yet decisive, always focused on the bigger picture and the success of the team. Even in moments of disagreement or critique, his feedback was consistently constructive and rooted in a genuine desire to help others grow.
I'd highly recommend anyone looking for guidance to engage Chris, he will be an amazing asset to any business looking to scale and finding their true North Star!”
Nathan Thomas
Former Senior Vice President at Playwire, now Principal & Founder at Thomas Media Consulting.
“I had the privilege of working with Chris during his time as COO at Playwire, and he remains one of the most influential leaders in my career.
Chris has an incredible ability to see the big picture; to understand where the organization needs to go and rally the entire team to move in that direction. He’s an expert motivator who brings clarity, focus, and energy to every challenge, turning complex goals into shared missions. He leads with vision and empathy, and has a unique talent for getting everyone aligned, inspired, and performing at their best.
"Simply put, Chris is a rare leader who elevates both people and performance."
Anthony Alexander
Former CRO at Livewire and EVP Global Sales at Playwire
Anonymous
Executive (confidential)
“Learning from Chris has been both deeply impactful and truly transformative. His guidance has never been about giving me the answers, but about helping me discover them on my own. With patience, encouragement, and insight, he created the space for me to grow, learn, and gain confidence in my own path. I’m deeply grateful for the wisdom and support he shared throughout my journey.”
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