Chris Cucci, CCIM
Orlando, FL USA
Skills
My Professional Work History
Climate First Bank
Executive Vice President | Chief Strategy Officer (2021 - Present)Support revenue growth in values-aligned finance sectors. Conceptualize and execution of new lines of business and other strategic growth initiatives for the bank and fintech affiliate.
OneEthos
Senior Advisor (2023 - Present)Advisor to fintech startup focused on digital solutions that expand markets, accelerate loan and deposit growth, and strengthen communities for mission-driven financial institutions. Develop new business opportunities with green bank, CDFI, credit union, and community bank clients.
Galaga Ventures
Principal (2019 - Present)Provide consulting services to CRE investors & developers nationwide including: Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Feasibility Studies, Construction Project Analysis & Modeling, and more. Also support fundraising (debt & equity) for business enterprise (startup & second stage).
SouthState Bank
Senior Vice President (2015 - 2021)SVP and Commercial Relationship Manager for SouthState Bank in the Central Florida market. Develop and originate new CRE loans for investors as well as owner-users. Manage a loan portfolio for the bank including loan structure and credit grading responsibilities.
theDIYTeam/Post-Records
Founder (2004 - Present)Digital distribution service providing global digital distribution to over 300 recording artists. Through our affiliates, theDIYteam provides distribution to services including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, and over 100 others worldwide.
Wells Fargo
Vice President (2009 - 2015)VP of commercial banking at Wells Fargo covering the Central Florida market. Develop and originate new CRE loans for investors and owner-users. Develop new C&I loans for commercial clients/prospects in the $5mm to $50mm revenue segment.
JPMorgan Chase
Business Banker (2002 - 2009)Managed a portfolio of small business clients in the Central Florida market. Identified and delivered solutions to clients from a full range of commercial banking services including commercial lending, cash/treasury management, SBA lending, depository services.
IT & Network Support Technician
Independent Contractor (1999 - 2002)IT consultant contracting with clients including Dell, HP, Oracle, Veritas, IBM, and others. Responsibilities included travel to large scale corporate trade shows to install/maintain computer networks and troubleshooting hardware/software issues onsite during live events.
Education
- 2020
CCIM Designation
CCIM Institute - 1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts
University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)Nicholson School of Communication
Community Involvement
CCIM Central District
Director | President (2016 - Present)CCIM is the premier educational institution for working professionals in the CRE industry. The mission of the Florida CCIM Chapter is to provide the highest quality of opportunities, services, and education that will enhance our members‘ ability to conduct business at the highest level as CRE professionals.
Osceola Community Health Services
Director | Chairman (2019 - Present)Serve as chairman for the managing board of a non-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Osceola County, FL. This organization operates 8 medical clinic locations with a variety of services to provide medical care to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Osceola County.
OBT Development Board, Inc.
Director (2021 - Present)Appointed by the Mayor of the City of Orlando to serve on community development board dedicated to improving infrastructure and quality of living for the OBT neighborhood located just west of downtown Orlando.
Take Stock In Children
Mentor (2018 - Present)Mentor a high school student from a local Central Florida school. Upon completion of the program and meeting all requirements, the student earns a scholarship to fund their education at Florida state colleges and universities.
CEO Leadership Forums
Founding Member (2016 - 2021)CEO Leadership Forums hosts workshops for middle market C-suite execs in the Central Florida market. These sessions address a variety of topics including finance, strategic planning, risk management, legal, accounting, HR, exit planning, and more. Through partnership with Valencia College, the organization has facilitated over $100,000 of scholarships to qualified students.
Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Director (2009 - 2010)Served on the board of the Ivanhoe Village Main Street organization supporting the Ivanhoe Village neighborhood in Orlando. Promoting meaningful, long-term revitalization of Orlando’s cultural district, its abounding history, community aesthetic, and local business prosperity through a collaborative cooperation and synergy with our businesses, residents, and partners.