Executive COP is a confidential Community of Practice where senior leaders solve real Challenges with trusted peers in a facilitated setting
Founded in 2003, Executive COP has supported executive members for over two decades through consistent, high-trust peer groups.
Executive COP
Who do you turn to for help when you need some help, advice or just want to kick around some new ideas?
EXPERIENCE:
- Founded in 2003
- 8 Current groups address these functions: CIO, CHRO, CISO, Infrastructure
- Geographically convenient: LA, OC, SFV
- Average member tenure: 6.6 years (as of Dec 2025)
Peer-to-peer networking is the perfect solution for decreasing your isolation and creating a feeling of community. We have been facilitating Communities of Practice for over 20 years with over 100 members in 8 groups with an average tenure of nearly 7 years. COP members express themselves in a safe environment where they are not judged and peers are there to help one another.
The more informed you are, the more quickly you can make informed decisions. Getting assistance in problem solving, having other executives examining and suggesting alternative solutions is the benefit that comes from engaging in a community of your peers. It’s not about competition in these groups; it’s about sharing best practices.
About John Buccola
John Buccola (“JB”) has been an actively engaged Executive COP member since its founding in 2003—participating across four different groups over a 20-year period—and now stewards the community forward while preserving what makes it work. He brings a rare blend of experience as a former CIO/operator, an executive connector and long-time SIM leader (SoCal SIM and SIM National boards), and an entrepreneur who has founded companies and built and exited an IT managed services and consulting firm (Profit Enhancement Systems, acquired by E78).
- Former CIO & CTO in complex, PE-backed and publicly-traded environments (including global leadership roles).
- COP Member since the COP’s founding in 2003; participated across four groups over 20 years as a member, facilitator and guest speaker.
- Active SIM leader: National Board Member (2021–present), SoCal SIM Board Member (2001–2021), Advisor (2022-present) and current Chair for Board of Advisors (2024-present).
- Built and grew an IT advisory and managed services practice, then served as the CTO for the acquiring entity.
- Sensor Industries: Founder & Board Chairman (2019–present).
