Kevin Meandro
CFO
Meet Kevin Meandro, the strategic CFO at Pierce, a financial maestro orchestrating growth and success. With over 30 years of operational expertise, Kevin’s journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and drive. His wealth of knowledge began to grow while opening his own business, which he and a fellow student started from their college dorm room.
While attending St. Joseph’s University and pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting, Kevin built and managed a successful food service staffing firm in the amusement park industry; they operated in eight parks across the US. While continuing to grow his business, he graduated magna cum laude, then purchased and simultaneously operated two food chain franchises in Texas, in addition to the original staffing business.
Outside the realm of finance, Kevin’s impact spans far and wide. He actively serves on multiple management boards, including a prominent family-owned accounting firm, a veterinary surgical clinic, an insurance brokerage, and an import olive oil business. Kevin’s dynamic leadership is not just confined to the financial realm; it permeates every facet of Pierce’s growth story, solidifying his legacy as a visionary CFO driving transformative success.
What was your first job?
Selling seashell ashtrays on the beach in Sea Isle, NJ in 1977.
If you could pick one celebrity or historical figure to have lunch with, who would it be?
Robin Williams.
What’s your favorite quote?
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” – Chris Grosser or “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” – Richard Carlson.
What was your first car?
A Honda Prelude.
What’s a fun fact nobody would’ve guessed about you?
I used to train dolphins and sea lions.
