Leadership team

Neil Massa

Chief Operating Officer, Head of Sales & Marketing

Experience & background

About Neil Massa

Neil Massa joined CMBG Advisors in August 2018. Since then, he has participated in over 15 projects relating to maximizing recovery for lenders, creditors, and investors for ABC proceedings.

Neil leads a specialized team of investigators and recovery specialists, overseeing CMBG's network of operations involving wind downs, asset sales, liquidations, as well as inventory and records management.

Prior to joining CMBG, Neil served over 35 years in law enforcement for agencies in Northern and Southern California, including two years on a Federal Environmental Crimes Task Force and status as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal, where he developed his talent for assembling and directing high-performing teams.

With dual expertise in law enforcement and private security, Neil directed forensic investigation teams uncovering diversion of assets, bankruptcy fraud, misappropriation of funds, and cases of fraudulent conveyances. Under his guidance, his team has successfully resolved preference actions and inside transfers across diverse industries.

Neil has established himself as a seasoned business leader with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial ventures. He successfully founded and scaled a retail pet store in Santa Monica. His executive experience extends to multiple corporate boards of directors.

Past experience

Law enforcement officer
City of Culver City
1986–2019
Worked in assignments ranging from patrol to detective work, as part of a broader law-enforcement career spanning more than 35 years.
Owner
My Pet Naturally
2006–2024
Owned and operated a retail pet business.
Grocery trading
United Trading Company
1986–2006
Worked with major grocery chains and the import and export of groceries.

Education

Menlo College
General studies
Attended 1978–1980
San Jose Police Academy
Basic certificate — Critical Incident Response / Special Police Operations
1980–1981