Management Team

Since starting RACO Industries over 20 years ago, Rob has led the strategic direction of the company and has specifically applied his expertise to the overall growth of the organization's capabilities. Rob is the chief visionary of RACO's go-to-market strategies and has realized his plan to create an organization that can deliver all of the required components of a mobility solution. With 25 years in the wireless and mobile computing industry, Rob continues to contribute his vast experience internally and externally, applying real-world consulting expertise with customers to drive ROI and continual operational efficiencies.

Prior to creating RACO Industries, Rob was in sales and sales management in the AIDC industry focused on process improvement through data collection and printing solutions.

Chris Francosky is currently VP of Technology for RACO Interactive. Chris has an extensive background in technical leadership and application development in the mobile industry. Throughout his ten years at RACO, Chris has overseen the development of dozens of large scale mobile application development projects. He played a major role in the creation and launch of the flagship wireless applications for several well-known brands in the hospitality, entertainment and local search industries including: Hotels.com, Expedia, Ticketmaster, Yellowpages.com and Mobil Travel Guide. Most recently, Chris has helped launch Hotels HD and MobileCoupons.com for the iPhone, iPad, Android and WAP platforms. Chris oversees a talented staff of software and network engineers and manages the day to day operations of RACO's three world class datacenters.
 
Prior to joining RACO, Chris served as network engineer at Cendant Corporation (now known as Trilegiant Corporation) and helped support several pioneering e-commerce websites. Chris received his Bachelor in Computer Science from The Ohio State University.

Don is currently our VP of Business Development of RACO Interactive and is primarily responsible for enhancing our business practices and is active with implementing our strategic goals and vision set out by our CEO. Over the last five years, Don has been instrumental in the development of markets for our mobility solutions and wireless data and hosting services. He is also responsible for the creation of RACO's mobility sales strategies, marketing communication efforts, partner relations and professional services resources for our clientele.

Don joined RACO over five years ago after a successful career in Business Development, Sales and Marketing with DNP, a Japanese imaging technology firm. He has a BS in Finance from Miami University of Ohio and a MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

Bob is the Project Manager of RACO Interactive. He is responsible for the coordination, communication and implementation of our mobility solutions for our clientele. Bob's extensive background in project management includes numerous successful implementations of mobility and printing solutions. Throughout his ten years at RACO, he has assumed the lead role in project roll-outs ranging from several devices to over a thousand. Bob also manages the entire deployment process which includes directing our internal resources with the sole purpose of delivering a completed solution within deadlines and budgetary expectations.

Bob has over twenty-five years experience in the data collection industry and has held numerous positions, including Technical Services manager, during his career. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Cincinnati State.

Larry Sherman is currently the Solutions Architect of RACO Interactive. Larry has over twenty-five years experience in the AIDC market most recently focusing on developing and integrating software solutions for in the mobile applications market. Throughout his six years at RACO, Larry has overseen the development of RACO Interactive mobility solutions group playing a prominent role in the creation of our mobile wireless applications for several industries including: Specialty Transportation, Field Service, Yard Management and Healthcare. Larry is our key resource for the design and development of customer defined mobility applications.