Saratoga Polo Staff

Jim Rossi - Managing Partner

Jim Rossi is a business and marketing strategist. He has been a key player in several noteworthy new business launches and the repositioning and revitalization of a number of existing products and services, in both consumer and business-to-business marketing. Rossi’s association with the Saratoga Polo Club project provides a solid link to both the national sports and local academic communities.

Rossi, a graduate of Skidmore College, is actively involved in the local community. He serves on the boards of directors of Saratoga PLAN,

Saratoga Springs Preservation and Skidmore Strategic Communications Advisory Board.

Rossi has demonstrated success in the design, development, implementation and management of national marketing programs for a number of institutions and venues, including: 1996 Olympic Games, American Express, AT&T, GE Financial Assurance, Hilton, Home Depot, IBM, MCI, SBS Communications, SeaWorld, Rayovac, WalMart, as well as several venture start-up companies.

Most recently, Rossi founded Space Marketing Mission (SMM) – a unique partnership with NASA and Lockheed Martin to explore and develop space commercialization opportunities. Prior to founding SMM, Rossi served as chief marketing officer for the global launch of XPO Network, a global airport media company based in the United Kingdom. In 1987, he co-founded MarkNet Partners, a business strategy and marketing consultancy.

Mike Bucci - Managing Partner

Michael Bucci is former president and CEO of Armored Motor Service of America (AMSA), a Rochester-based company he started in 1977. By growing the company from one truck to over 400 with 1,300 employees he has helped create one of the largest armored car companies in the Northeast. The company provided service to banks, retail and financial institutions as well as the Federal Reserve Bank. This success resulted in his appointment by Governor Pataki as chairman of the Armored Car Advisory Board for the State of New York.

Bucci has invested 30 years into the creation and operations aspects of national businesses. In 2003, he was recognized by the Rochester Community Foundation as Entrepreneur of the Year—cited for bringing the vision to create a company focused on a spirited entrepreneurial approach to development.

Bucci is a Siena College alum, and currently serves on the institution’s board of trustees. He has hosted many Siena College alumni receptions and focus groups around the country. He has also worked with Siena's admissions office, recruiting dozens of students from the Rochester and Long Island areas and helping students with job placement and mentoring their career development. Bucci used his talents to chair the Siena College Board of Associate Trustees' resources committee. He has also sponsored the Sarazen Golf Tournament and Siena Day at Saratoga for many years.

Bucci also serves on the boards for Sigl Sports and Roc.

Vin Lambert - VP-Finance

Mr. Lambert is a Financial Management expert. A Certified Public Accountant, he is adept in all facets of finance, accounting, and business including planning, forecasting, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and modeling. Mr. Lambert’s experience includes ten plus years’ in repositioning multi-million/billion corporations, ventures, and businesses for greater prosperity through sound financial and business management planning. Lambert oversees the financial elements of XPO and its subsidiary companies.

Prior to XPO Lambert served as Chief Financial Advisor for The ITB Group, a strategic financial and business solutions company that provides consulting services to multiple clients. During his tenure, Lambert served as acting Director of Finance and Business Analysis for Barnes and Noble Ventures, developed business models and forecasting tools for Investors and Independent Theatre Operators, he devised the financial plan for Fanfare Communications, and, he developed detailed economic models for The Disney Channel.

Before joining ITB, Lambert was Senior Manager – Planning and Finance for Southern New England Telecommunications (SNET) where he designed comprehensive financial models for the internet, cable and publishing divisions. In addition he orchestrated financial planning, budgeting and forecasting of Pac Bell Internet and Southwestern Bell’s internet customers.

Prior to his promotion to Senior Manager at SNET, Lambert was Manager – Financial Operations and Manager – General Accounting at SNET.

Lambert’s career began with positions at Lightnet, Inc., Network Technology and SNET Wireless.

Lambert earned a BS in accounting from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT and an MBA concentrating in Finance from the University of New Haven in New Haven, CT. He is a Certified Public Accountant, MD. Affiliate Member CSCPA, CT