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Mr. Pilato assisted with the transition of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). As a Senior Advisor to the White House, he was tasked to assess the SBA and develop a strategic plan for the administration as well as a procurement strategy to increase contract activity for the nation’s small businesses.

As an entrepreneur, Mr. Pilato’s consulting services provide multiple opportunities for businesses, government, communities and non-profit organizations. His professional experiences offer organizations the skills to enhance their growth revenue potential through the utilization of innovative, efficient and cost-effective marketing strategies. Mr. Pilato’s procurement expertise creates prospects for businesses to enhance their competitive edge for new market and contract opportunities. His strategic planning abilities have enabled him to develop an expertise in grass roots marketing and community outreach for both public and private sector projects. Mr. Pilato has consulted clients such as the City of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles, State of California, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, colleges and universities, municipal water districts, sanitation districts and movie and music entertainment companies.

Mr. Pilato spent nine years of his career as a high school band director and, during his tenure, also served as an administrator and department chair. Through his leadership, his marching and wind ensembles, dance and flag teams received international, national, state and local championship titles. His groups participated in performances produced by Walt Disney and Radio City Music Hall. Several of his students have gone on to perform with artists such as Brittany Spears and Michael Jackson. Mr. Pilato also owned and operated a music instruction company that hired teachers and taught students instrumental music throughout the South Bay area in Los Angeles County.

Dedicated to our communities, he has worked with the elderly through senior assisted living programs, the mentally challenged residing in a state mental institution, abused children and women social service programs and delinquent minors within the juvenile camp system. Mr. Pilato also lived and counseled children and adults on an Indian Reservation.

Mr. Pilato is a musician and songwriter and enjoys composing music and performs at small and large venues throughout the United States. Mr. Pilato has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College and has completed postgraduate studies in music from Mount St. Mary’s College.