Anthony M. Salerno

Managing Director

Anthony (Tony) M. Salerno is responsible for the overall marketing, branding and business development for the firm as well as relationship management with clients and business partners. Mr. Salerno has over 17 years of diversified experience with a successful record of profitable initiatives in consumer products, luxury goods, event marketing, automotive, sports entertainment, transportation and professional services. Offering a rare blend of operational, financial & business development strengths, Mr. Salerno has achieved exciting company growth, as well as turnarounds, and is recognized for his success in growing profits.

Education & Professional Certifications

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business: MBA
Wilkes University: BS, Finance & Accounting

Experience

Mr. Salerno was formerly the North American Controller for Aston Martin, a division of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), where he directed the financial growth of the company through the two most profitable years in its history. He joined Ford with the Jaguar & Land Rover brands where he led a team to the successful first year implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

His turnaround capability is highlighted by his accomplishments as Vice President of Operations for Saleen, Inc., a niche / exotic vehicle manufacturer & tier-one automotive supplier, where he led a distressed company to profitability through structural revitalization that included major shifts in operations, product development and distribution. He also was responsible for launching the sustainable production of the Saleen S7 exotic sports car. His creative and business development skills are also reflected in his work at Saleen, where he successfully negotiated the agreement with Ford Motor Company to build the legendary Ford GT sports car. All of these efforts eventually led to the successful recapitalization of the company through private equity.

His strategic approach to building a business is reflected in his role as Director of Finance & Administration for API, a subsidiary of Onex Corporation (TSE:OCX), where he worked on corporate development, strategic planning & business development initiatives in the event marketing, logistics and engineering industries.

Mr. Salerno also had a significant impact on profitability and growth as Controller of International Speedway Corporation’s (NASDAQ:ISCA) California Speedway, a position he was appointed to at age 25 by Penske when the company was owned by Penske Motorsports (NASDAQ:SPWY). During his tenure, the company hosted the highest attended sporting events in the state of California.

Prior to joining Penske Motorsports, Mr. Salerno held various finance positions with Penske Truck Leasing, a joint venture between Penske Corporation & General Electric Corporation (NYSE:GE). Mr. Salerno’s professional career began in public accounting at ParenteBeard where he advised clients in various industries including media, financial services, construction, utilities, waste management, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, education and travel.

Professional Organizations & Community Involvement

Mr. Salerno serves on the Board of Directors of the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, the Lott IMPACT Trophy & the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. He is also an active member of the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation and the Pacific Club of Newport Beach. Mr. Salerno resides in Newport Beach, California with his wife and two sons.