Professional Bio

Mr. LoBrutto is an independent Franchise Consultant affiliated with The Entrepreneur Authority (TEA), and Managing Partner of The Entrepreneur Authority Consulting Group (TEACG). Mr. LoBrutto is certified by the Franchise Center of Excellence (FCOE), and is a candidate for the prestigious Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program with the International Franchise Association (IFA). 

Mr. LoBrutto has an extensive background in sales and management in the financial services and technology fields. A considerable amount of this experience includes working with start-up and early stage companies. His broad based business acumen stemming from real world experience, coupled with an in depth consultative approach and genuine enthusiasm for helping enables him to bring a unique perspective to bear for aspiring "franchipreneurs”.

Mr. LoBrutto was co-founder and CEO of the successor corporation to StonePoint, a global brand development and deployment company. During that time he helped prepare the company for an IPO (TSX-V: SP). He oversaw capital formation, R&D, strategic partner development, strategic planning and vendor relationships. (www.stonepoint.net)

Mr. LoBrutto is an associate of The Entree Network (TEN), a national affiliation of business executives, private investors and resources organized to take advantage of selected business growth opportunities. The Entree Network of active and retired Fortune 500 executives works with management and partner groups involved with established, start-up and early stage companies in their implementation of strategic partnering plans, acquisitions, mergers, sales, management approaches, marketing plans, board recruitment, executive search, development planning and other needs. (www.entreeventurenetwork.com)

Mr. LoBrutto is a veteran having proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He has also has served his community through the Pittsford Rotary.