At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Local space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Rebekah Monson
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of WhereBy.Us
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About WhereBy.Us: A platform that enables creators to build a media business for their community.
Zachary Goldberg
Co-founder, CTO/COO of Lynk Messenger
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About Lynk Messenger: Lynk Messenger is a hyper-local messaging application that lets its users to chat with friends nearby for free.
Gregg Weisstein
Founder & COO of Promenade
With thousands of both florists and their products in the marketplace, Gregg is responsible for keeping BloomNation a well-oiled machine. A Business Economics and Accounting graduate from University of California, Santa Barbara, Gregg has consulted for market leaders and wholesalers for the majority of his professional career. Gregg’s favorite flowers are orchids.
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About BloomNation, Promenade: Promenade engages in empowering local businesses with technology, knowledge, and support.
Eric Jaffe
Co-Founder and COO of ChowNow
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About ChowNow: ChowNow helps branded online ordering systems for independent restaurants through the restaurants’ own websites.
J.D. Gins
Founder, Brewmaster & COO of Texas Beer Company
JD has been an avid home brewer in Austin for years. He has been practicing his technique, admiring the great Brewers and has conducted extensive research regarding the brewing methods and set ups not only at microbreweries in Austin but across the country as well. He is passionate about brewing and hopes to join the ranks of craft brew revolution and help bring great beer to more and more Texans.
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About Texas Beer Company: Texas Beer Company is a locally owned brewery that loves everything about Texas.
Alberto Gomez
COO & Co-Founder of Irys
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About Irys: Irys offers AI-driven tools that bring real-time visibility and data analytics for urban stakeholders.
Anthony Knierim
Co-Founder & COO of MoveSpring
Anthony Knierim is Co-Founder & COO of MoveSpring and leads operations and market strategy of the business. Anthony recently led digital strategy as the first employee of the digital news publishing company, Reboot Media Group (RebootIllinois.com), responsible for leading the digital strategy and digital operations of the business. Reboot Media Group is a venture backed political media and technology company backed by Anne Dias Griffin and Jim & Lester Crown. Specialties Branding and Identity, Social Networking, Human Capital, Sales Effectiveness, Web 2.0, Social Media, Market Penetration, New Business Prospecting, Business Growth and Development, Operational Excellence, Workforce Change and Performance, Corporate Communications, and Performance and Process Improvement
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About MoveSpring: MoveSpring is a fun, simple, highly engaging health platform enabling employers to educate and motivate employees toward better health.
Deuce Thevenow
COO & Co-Founder of Recess
Deuce is a Co-Founder of RECESS and a proud 2011 graduate from Indiana University, where he double majored in Entrepreneurship/Marketing. Previously Deuce was the Co-Founder of GLOWFEST, a touring festival held on college campuses launched while a student at Indiana University. Prior to GLOWFEST, he was the Marketing Manager and Assistant Talent Buyer at The Bluebird Nightclub for more than 3yrs, where he worked on more than 500+ shows. Deuce enjoys the outdoors, eating & cooking (especially anything with Siracha), and helping college students turn their dreams into a reality. Go Hoosiers!
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About Recess: Recess unlocks the power of event marketing with stress-free, programmatic planning.
Ryan Heafy
Chief Operating Officer of 6AM City
Ryan Heafy, a mechanical engineer by degree, began his career at Sikorsky Aircraft, where he managed the development of a vertically integrated supply chain for the H-60L helicopter transmission. In 2012, he joined the leadership team at ADEX Machining Technologies, in Greenville, South Carolina. After successfully positioning ADEX for private equity acquisition in 2015, Ryan exited the company. Following his passion, Ryan became the Founding Executive Director of iMAGINE Upstate, raising funds and building a team to launch an educational platform and downtown festival designed to inspire students about workforce opportunities through STEAM education. Ryan Heafy is always looking to bridge the gap between organizations, generations, and communities; to bring together individuals that can get things done. Ryan Heafy is currently the Chief Operating Officer of 6AM City, and is responsible for product development, new market deployment, and managing the sustainable growth of the Company. Current markets include GVLtoday, COLAtoday, CHStoday, AVLtoday, LALtoday and NOOGAtoday.
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About 6AM City: 6AM is developing a scalable network of hyper local media properties driven by a core daily newsletter product.
Rebekah Jefferis
Chief Operating Officer, Founding Partner of FNDR
As COO, Bekah plays the role of the Realist. She has a unique ability to identify the way forward and brings proven leadership experience in creative business strategy and building innovative business practices. Always involved in entrepreneurial pursuits, Bekah spent over a decade helping build advertising agency 72andSunny from a small 20 person creative shop to a 1000 person Global business. As their first digital leader, Bekah built and evangelized a diverse range of digital offerings and sub brand properties. Then leading Global Growth and expansion to multiple offices, Bekah developed the overall company business strategy, and led the development of creative brand strategies that became enduring Narratives for brands like Google, Target, truth (anti-smoking campaign), ADIDAS, Square, Starbucks and many more.
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About FNDR: FNDR sends you alerts about things that interest you – when you are near them.
Cem Yildirim
CTO/COO of BigZpoon Inc.
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About BigZpoon Inc.: B2B SaaS venture addressing restaurants’ unsolved pain points with preference based menus, disruptive delivery model & food waste management
Dave Kinsella
Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of SproutLoud Media Networks, LLC
David Kinsella is an experienced CFO/COO. He has developed his strengths over the past 25+ years as the lead financial, accounting and operations manager for distributed marketing, retail, service and manufacturing corporations. David uses his analytical and management skills to strategically identify and create opportunities for growth and performance of companies. David has a focus on process and operations improvement. He has the ability to see the big picture while maintaining a hands-on detail-oriented approach. He has extensive experience in turnarounds, acquisitions, divestures and high growth environments. David also has extensive experience in managing operations, warehouse, retail, HR and IT functions. Prior to joining SproutLoud in 2007, David led operations, finance and accounting for Slifer Designs, Inc. (Design & Retail), Medix Resources, Inc. (Medical Staffing & Medical Software Startup), Simonton Windows (Vinyl Window Manufacturer) and Woodcraft Supply Corp. (Catalog Retailer). David has also performed various consulting roles for MacDermid, Inc., Vail Resorts, Inc. and Executors’ Resource. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting and finance from the University of Colorado.
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About SproutLoud Media Networks, LLC: SproutLoud is a TCMA solution to help brands execute marketing programs through the local businesses that sell their products and services.
Steve Cox
Chief Operating Officer of Hanson Distributing
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About Hanson Distributing: Hanson Distributing Company is one of the largest Automotive Aftermarket Independent Warehouse Distributors in the western United States.
Ian Magid
COO & Co-Founder of Frink
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About Frink: Frink is an innovative new app that lets users get 1 free drink each and every day at their favorite local bars.
David Miller
COO of eMAM
David comes from an Education and Finance background. He holds a B.S. in the Integrated Science Program at Northwestern University, a M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin, and an MBA from Pace University. David uses his broad analytic and business experience to direct the daily operation, finances, and growth of the Empress. Under his guidance the companys expansion has been soundly managed, debt free, and ready for future growth.
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About eMAM, eMAM: eMAM™ is a web-based digital asset management software system created to organize, share, and send your digitized content.
Dana C. Arnett
CEO, COO of Wicked Bionic
Since 2015, Dana Arnett’s levelheaded expertise, from years as a television executive, is leading the marketing and advertising team at Wicked Bionic on execution and operations. Every asset produced goes through the rigorous quality assurance process Dana perfected in 35-plus years of post-production work. As our CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Dana’s No. 1 priority is making sure that every client gets the VIP treatment they deserve. That’s not a company line—it’s a way of life at Wicked Bionic. Putting clients first and being honest truly guides Dana’s decisions every day. As she often reminds the team, “Any marketing agency can sell services. We’re here to partner with our clients and help them succeed”. Multicultural and multigenerational marketing is at the forefront of Wicked Bionic’s experience having managed campaigns for the City of Los Angeles/Los Angeles Public Library in driving awareness to their initiatives. Schedule an appointment with Wicked if you’d like to learn how we can drive business to your door, your product or your service. https://calendly.com/wickedbionic/15min
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About Wicked Bionic: Wicked Bionic is a full service marketing and advertising agency specializing in multicultural and multigenerational brand connections.
Benjamin McGinnis
COO of Citrrus
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About Citrrus: Citrrus develops mobile apps for Government and Commercial clients that help them create new connections with customers and employees.
Spencer Large
VP & COO of JobQuotes
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About JobQuotes: JobQuotes is a free service that connects consumers to local service providers. Post your project & get custom quotes from qualified Pros!
Spencer Large
VP & COO of JobQuotes
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About JobQuotes: JobQuotes is a free service that connects consumers to local service providers. Post your project & get custom quotes from qualified Pros!
L.W BROGDON
Chief Architect & COO of INTERNET BUSINESS TRADER
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About INTERNET BUSINESS TRADER: Internet Local Business Search & Informa