The ABA Executive Team

ROBERT C. BENSON III, CMC

President
Bob Benson is an accomplished entrepreneur, having co-founded and built seven businesses. He co-founded American Business Advisors in 1984, following ten years as Managing Partner of Benson Wells & Co., CPA’s. Bob, a Certified Management Consultant who specializes in strategic planning and finance, heads up our Building Cash Cows™ and Improving Quality of Life™ services. As creator of The 14 Dynamics of Building a Cash Cow™ model, he is a specialist in wealth creation through business ownership and has assisted hundreds of businesses in effectively accomplishing their objectives. Bob is a member of The Institute of Management Consultants and the AICPA (his holds an inactive license and he does not hold himself out as a CPA) and serves on the Board of Trustees of Dakota Wesleyan University and Love & Logic Institute. He has also been actively involved in the community through local chambers of commerce, Elder – Cherry Hills Community Church, COMPA Food Bank, Global Connections International, Project C.U.R.E., and others. Mr. Benson has been named the Who’s Who in America and is a life member of The National Registry of Who’s Who.

DAVID P. PYLE

CEO
Mr. Pyle, who specializes in team building and management development, brings significant value to ABA's clients as a seasoned executive business manager, operations manager, sales manager, and sales trainer. He has a proven track record and exceptional ability to develop sales, build teams, and manage teams, in both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses. Dave was national field operations manager for Big Sur Waterbeds, and over an 11-year period, he created the sales and operations management system to help transition from a one store operation to multiple stores. While at Big Sur Waterbeds, they averaged over 50% per year growth for a ten-year period. He has also successfully grown and managed one of Denver's top non-profit organizations. Mr. Pyle has significant experience in consulting with small and mid-size companies. Dave is an accomplished musician and has performed in over 20 countries throughout the world. He has also been actively involved in various non-profit organizations, including COMPA Food Bank.

RICHARD W. SAYLOR, MBA

Director of Florida Operations
Mr. Saylor is a Senior Finance and Strategic Planning professional with expertise in improving profits and cash flow, performance, communications, and quality of life through the development and implementation of effective financial, strategic, and tactical plans. His business improvement experience includes Business Development, Finance, Information Systems, Production, and Administration. His considerable experience also includes the acquisition, implementation, and development of ERP systems, internet tools, automated data collection, and management of the IS function. His background includes positions as Controller for General Foods Corporation and Vice President of Information Systems for United Sugars Corporation. Dick holds a BA degree in Marketing and an MBA in Finance. He also served in the U.S. Navy as an officer.

MICHAEL L. RIZZO, MBA, CSP

Director of Information Systems & Process Re-engineering
Mr. Rizzo is responsible for effectively applying process reengineering, information systems, and technology to achieve client goals. He focuses on providing meaningful information to management, identifying technology opportunities, providing strategic performance measures, and optimizing systems and processes. Accomplishments include successful ERP system implementations, manufacturing process reengineering, and numerous IS projects. His professional background includes positions as Senior Director of Global Information Technology and Director of eBusiness for Tyco Fire and Security Services. Mike holds a BS degree in Accounting, an MBA in Finance, and is a Certified Systems Professional (CSP). He also served in the U.S. Army as an officer.