Board & Leadership
Meet the leadership team guiding the Precision Business Education Foundation. Our board and executive leadership are committed to practical business education, responsible governance, transparency, accountability, and strengthening entrepreneurs throughout Southwest Florida.
Executive Leadership
Executive leadership directs the Foundation’s mission, educational strategy, community relationships, and long-term development.
Michael Matassa
Michael Matassa founded the Precision Business Education Foundation to help small business owners, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs better understand the financial side of running a business.
After decades of business and operational experience, Michael saw how many hardworking business owners struggle not because they lack skill, but because they were never taught pricing, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, or sustainable growth planning.
His mission is to provide practical education, mentorship, and real-world guidance that helps entrepreneurs build stronger, more stable businesses.
Leadership Focus
Executive leadership is responsible for aligning programs, resources, partnerships, and educational priorities with the Foundation’s charitable purpose.
This includes content development, local outreach, community relationships, donor stewardship, program planning, and long-term organizational growth.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides oversight, strategic direction, community perspective, and accountability to help ensure the Foundation remains focused on its mission.
Michael Matassa
Founder of the Precision Business Education Foundation. Business advisor, mentor, and advocate for practical small business education.
Nick Rowe
Retired police officer with extensive experience in public service and community leadership. Dedicated to supporting the Foundation’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs through practical business education.
Paula Pierce Varone
Community Service Chair for the Rotary Club of Punta Gorda with extensive experience supporting charitable programs and community outreach initiatives.
Michelle Lynn Rosenback
Small business owner and custom cabinet maker with firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and customer service.
Leadership Principles
The Foundation’s leadership approach is grounded in practical service, responsible oversight, and long-term community benefit.
Integrity
Leadership decisions should reflect honesty, responsibility, mission alignment, and ethical conduct.
Transparency
Donors, partners, and community members should be able to understand how the Foundation is organized and governed.
Practical Education
Programs and resources should provide clear, useful, real-world business education that people can apply.
Community Impact
Leadership should strengthen entrepreneurs, skilled trades professionals, contractors, and local businesses.
Governance & Organizational Development
The Foundation’s growth is supported by clear milestones, legal formation, nonprofit recognition, and an expanding educational mission.
Foundation Established
The Precision Business Education Foundation was formed to expand access to practical business education and financial literacy.
Nonprofit Corporation Organized
The Foundation was organized as a Florida nonprofit corporation with a charitable and educational purpose.
Federal Tax-Exempt Status Recognized
The Foundation received recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity, supporting charitable contributions and public accountability.
Educational Programs Expanded
The Foundation continues building launch guides, learning centers, calculators, templates, toolkits, and community partnerships.
Learn More About the Foundation
Explore the Foundation’s philosophy, transparency commitments, community impact, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to support practical business education.