Ben Rizzo is an accomplished Sales & Marketing Management specialist that has built his career on igniting exponential business growth. With a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester, Ben's ability to define and implement the vision and direction of products and brands has made him a valuable asset in the industry. As a former collegiate athlete, Ben's DNA is process-oriented, and his approach to business is team-centric. These skills have given him a unique perspective on how to maximize performance to achieve business objectives.

As Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Villa & Senior Management Advisors, Ben has proven his ability to provide next-level management, strategy, training, and support to maximize the efforts and efficiency of 35+ sales team members. He has developed a bespoke sales system and associated ongoing training, as well as the architecture and implementation of a Contact Center specific to that sales process, generating a significant increase in qualified leads and revenues year over calendar year.

In his previous roles, Ben was Executive Vice President of Marketing at BluePrint Technologies Inc., Chief Business Development Officer at SteelBridge FilmWorks, and CEO and Director of Marketing & Brand Development at Casual Gourmet Foods Inc.

Ben's charisma and communication skills enable him to foster solid relationships and articulate value propositions. With a focus on senior living, Ben is committed to providing excellent care to his residents. At Grand Villa, his communities are not only professionally decorated, modeled, and beautifully appointed but are also staffed with a team of professionals that truly cares about each resident.