# Joe DeStefano

> Joe DeStefano is the executive chairman and founding CEO of Amplix, the technology advisory firm formed in 2022 by combining ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group and allConnex. He founded ROI, previously helped build Presidio’s carrier services practice, and moved to Amplix’s chairman role in 2024. A Springfield College graduate and former varsity wrestler, he also volunteers as a youth sports coach and supports community organizations.

- **Role:** Executive Chairman at Amplix
- **Organizations:** Amplix, ROI Communications, Presidio, Joe Andruzzi Foundation
- **Education:** B.S. in Sports Management, minor in Business, Springfield College
- **Known for:** Founded ROI Communications, one of the three businesses that formed Amplix., Served as Amplix’s founding CEO., ROI Communications achieved Intelisys Platinum Sales Partner status in 2018.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Helped build Presidio’s carrier services practice before founding ROI Communications.
- **—** — Founded ROI Communications.
- **2018** — Accepted ROI’s recognition as Intelisys’ fifteenth Platinum Sales Partner with COO Jeff Groves.
- **2022** — Became founding CEO of Amplix following the combination of ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group and allConnex; transaction closed November 15.
- **2024** — Moved to executive chairman; Dan Gill succeeded him as CEO in September.

## Achievements

- Founded ROI Communications, one of the three businesses that formed Amplix.
- Served as Amplix’s founding CEO.
- ROI Communications achieved Intelisys Platinum Sales Partner status in 2018.
- Named a 2024 Channel Futures Channel Influencer Award recipient, as listed by Amplix.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Amplix announced OneConnect as its fifteenth acquisition since formation in 2022; DeStefano remains executive chairman.
- **2026-06** — His golf marathon fundraising page lists $12,900 raised; he was team captain alongside Chris Checksfield.
- **2024-09** — Announced his move from CEO to executive chairman of Amplix.

## Links

- Website: https://amplix.com/leadership/joe-destefano/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdestefano
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/joedestefano1

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Last updated: 2026-10-27