Meet the Team

Chris Wunder is a husband, father of two, and a corporate executive turned entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning media, technology, and executive recruiting. After building his career at NBCUniversal and Samsung, Chris founded his first executive recruiting agency and later led a full transformation of the business and brand in 2023, expanding the firm into new industries and driving significant growth. In 2024, Chris became a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee and has since invested in several private-equity-backed platforms, with plans to continue investing in three to five new businesses each year. He holds a degree in Economics and Psychology and brings a strategic, people-first mindset to every venture he leads. Chris lives with his wife and two children and is passionate about building businesses that create long-term value, strong teams, and meaningful impact.

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Kevin Grimes serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Leap Brands, bringing over 20 years of recruiting experience across a variety of industries. A graduate of William Paterson University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Marketing, Kevin has built a career rooted in leadership, integrity, and results. Throughout his career, Kevin has led high-performing recruiting teams and has been recognized multiple times as a top biller within several organizations. He takes great pride in fostering transparency, maintaining open communication, and applying creative problem-solving to drive growth and success. Kevin resides in Nutley, New Jersey with his wife, Brianne, and their two children, Kevin and Mia. When he’s not working, you can often find him spending time with family, or talking about Penny, their lovable 3-year-old golden retriever.

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Nick Zecchino is an entrepreneurial leader and executive recruiter with a strong background in building and scaling businesses. He’s helped grow brands through strategic talent acquisition, leadership development, and operational excellence by connecting top executives with high-growth companies and private equity partners. Known for his sharp business instincts and heavy relationship driven approach, Nick continues to bridge entrepreneurship and recruiting to drive long-term success.

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Nick Cormier serves as Managing Director of Executive Recruiting at Leap Brands, where he plays a key role in talent strategy and building impactful leadership teams across franchise and corporate functions. Prior to this role, he advanced through several recruiting and operational positions within the firm, demonstrating a commitment to people-first growth and strategic placement. Nick also contributes to the broader professional community through his involvement with the International Franchise Association. His background in connecting top talent with high-growth organizations is a valuable asset to both our clients and our internal team. He was also a recipient of the 2024 Recruiter of the Year with Leap Brands.

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James Christiano is a recruiter based in New Jersey and currently serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Leap Brands. With a background in marketing and experience working with private equity and multi-unit franchise groups, he’s known for building strong relationships, driving growth, and connecting top talent with top-performing organizations.

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Andrew Acanfora is a Content & Marketing Manager at Leap Brands, where he leads multi-channel marketing strategy, content creation, and digital growth initiatives. With a background spanning content creation, photography, videography, and digital strategy, Andrew brings a hands-on, results-driven approach to building modern brands. Since joining Leap Brands, he has played a key role in scaling the company’s LinkedIn presence by over 15,000 followers, growing its YouTube channel to more than 215,000 views, and launching a high-engagement TikTok platform from the ground up. Prior to his current role, Andrew worked across digital media and production teams, generating millions of views through strategic video content and creative storytelling. His passion for visual storytelling, trend-driven content, and audience connection continues to support brand growth across platforms.

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JoJo Aragona is a Business Development Manager at Leap Brands, where he plays a key role in driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and connecting top talent with leading organizations across the hospitality, franchise, and retail sectors. With a sharp eye for opportunity and a relationship-first approach, JoJo helps clients scale their teams while aligning candidates with high-impact roles that accelerate their careers. His ability to understand both business needs and talent dynamics makes him a trusted partner across the Leap Brands network.

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