About Our Leadership

Chris is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational success of SAFEbuilt, ensuring the organization upholds its commitment to excellence while delivering the best service in the industry.

He grew up in the business and is experienced in both building department services and professional services. Prior to being named CEO, Chris played an integral role as SAFEbuilt’s Vice President of Operations for Professional Services and President of Calvin Giordano & Associates, which SAFEbuilt acquired in 2018.

He is a licensed Marine Specialty Contractor (MSC) and a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Central Florida.

Joe and his team are responsible for all aspects of revenue growth for SAFEbuilt.

Joe is a global sales and marketing executive with experience in industries including SaaS, FinTech, FinServ, Insurance, Telecom, Manufacturing, and Industrial. Most recently he has served as a management consultant with expertise in creating go-to-market strategies that help accelerate growth.

Joe is the author of The Customer Mindset: Thinking Like Your Customers to Create Remarkable Results.

Matt is responsible for all SAFEbuilt operations across the United States including the Company’s building department services and infrastructure service lines.

He brings over 30 years of experience in our industry and a wealth of knowledge to his role as COO. He came to us through our acquisition of M.T. Causley, LLC in Florida six years ago. Since then, he has successfully implemented policies and standards that have streamlined our operations and improved the customer experience.

Rich and his team are responsible for providing technology solutions that empower our employees in the field and bring insight into the community development process.

Rich believes in the potential for technology to positively impact how we can engage with our communities and each other.

Chad’s distinguished career also includes over 22 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2019. His military tenure was marked by leadership in public relations and talent acquisition, with notable deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he earned two Purple Hearts.
His academic credentials include a CHRO certification from The Wharton School, an Executive Coaching certification from the Center for Executive Coaching, a SHRM-SCP & CA HR Law certification from SHRM, a PHR certification from HRCI, a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University San Marcos, and an MBA from the University of Houston.
These experiences and qualifications underscore Chad’s dedication to excellence in human resources and leadership.

Greg is a business-focused executive with comprehensive experience managing the Legal, Compliance & HR functions in public and private companies. Greg has over 25 years’ experience as an in-house corporate lawyer, and an additional 6 years as external litigation counsel.

Prior to joining SAFEbuilt, Greg worked for a number of domestic and international companies in a broad range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, hardware, software (including SaaS), Internet-of-Things and Greentech.

Kia Canzonieri brings over two decades of finance and accounting expertise to SAFEbuilt. A former Ernst & Young consultant, she has held senior leadership roles across retail, wholesale, and service-based industries. Known for her ability to lead through change and drive operational improvement, Kia combines technical depth with a hands-on leadership style that fosters accountability and trust.

She is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, where she graduated magna cum laude with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.