Run Your Business. Don’t Let It Run You.
Support for businesses ready to scale.
We bring clarity, systems, and execution—so you can grow without the chaos.
Let’s get unstuck.
Our Story
We’ve built businesses with barely enough budget to buy coffee—and we’ve managed billion-dollar initiatives with layers of teams, tools, and timelines. From coast to coast, we’ve helped founders go from “stuck in the grind” to scaling with purpose.
We’re Builders by Nature
We’ve built systems that work, processes that stick, and strategies that don’t just sit in decks—they drive real outcomes. Whether it’s automating a pipeline, fighting bloated spreadsheets, managing a national campaign, or leading an ops overhaul, we’ve been in the trenches.
Between the three of us, we’ve led multimillion-dollar operations, launched scrappy startups, and guided growing businesses through their most pivotal moments. But no matter the size of the budget or the boldness of the vision, we’ve learned one thing:
Your business should support your life—not consume it.
We’re practical. We’re strategic. And we’re honest. We don’t promise easy. We promise real.
We created Exec Ops Pro for the doers. The founders. The business owners who are great at what they do—but know they need help running the show behind the scenes. We bring real-world experience, practical systems, and executive-level thinking to make your business smoother, smarter, and ready for what’s next.
Because we’ve been where you are—and we know what it takes to move forward without burning out.
Strategy meets execution. Growth meets calm.
And yes, we’re bringing the pickle.
Our Vision
To redefine what small businesses expect from operations and leadership—by making high-level strategy, smart systems, and sustainable growth accessible to every business.
We envision a world where founders aren’t stuck in the day-to-day, but free to lead, grow, and enjoy the business they built.
To get business owners out of the weeds and back to doing what they love.
From Chaos to Clarity. One Pickle at a Time.
Our Leadership Team
Christopher Harris
Highly experienced Chief Operating Officer with 20+ years of executive leadership in managing and optimizing corporate operations. Expertise in strategic planning, business growth scaling, business strategy, and process improvement. Proven ability to increase operational efficiency, financial performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. Adept at driving business transformation, organizational development, and cross-functional leadership in challenging environments. Skilled in developing strategies that align with corporate governance and deliver operational excellence. Strong communication skills with the ability to foster relationships with senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
Leo Banjo
Leo has driven business success dozens of industries across the US and in 6 countries internationally. Seasoned professional adept at managing multiple projects, leading metrics focused team development, and streamlining operations for marked productivity gains. Skilled in C-Suite/board level communication and crafting high-impact proposals and presentations. Change management expertise through human capital management to align groups to realize goals and resolve conflict.
Whether guiding startups or restructuring legacy operations, Leo delivers practical, people-first solutions that move organizations forward.
Derek Ridge
With deep experience across B2B sales, digital marketing, eCommerce, and enterprise growth strategy, I specialize in uncovering where the money’s being left on the table—and building systems to capture it. My approach is hands-on, data-driven, and always aligned with your business goals. Whether it’s refining your sales pipeline, sharpening your value proposition, or building a GTM strategy that actually converts, I focus on the moves that move the needle.
If you’re ready to grow smarter, close bigger, and scale faster, you’re in the right place.
Manuel Zarate
A founder of multiple companies—both for-profit and non-profit—Manuel brings over 30 years of experience in systems integration, workflow analysis, software development, strategic planning, and business development. A recognized entrepreneur and creative visionary, he has served as a senior executive on major infrastructure and technology projects across the U.S.
With a deep understanding of both public and private sectors, Manuel has led companies in more than 100 program management and design-build contracts nationwide.
Manuel is known for seeing the big picture—and building the systems to get there.
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Living life in North Carolina!
Phone:
(844) 393-2677