Neil Massa

Neil leads a specialized team of investigators and recovery specialists, overseeing CMBG’s network of operations involving wind downs, asset sales, liquidations, as well as inventory and records management.

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Prior to joining CMBG, Neil served over 35 years in law enforcement for agencies in Northern and Southern California, including two years on a Federal Environmental Crimes Task Force and status as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal, where he developed his talent for assembling and directing high-performing teams. With dual expertise in law enforcement and private security, Neil directed forensic investigation teams uncovering diversion of assets, bankruptcy fraud, misappropriation of funds, and cases of fraudulent conveyances. Under his guidance, his team has successfully resolved preference actions and inside transfers across diverse industries, consistently exceeding client expectations through coordinated teamwork and strategic resource allocation.

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Neil has established himself as a seasoned business leader with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial ventures. He successfully founded and scaled a retail pet store in Santa Monica. His executive experience extends to multiple corporate boards of directors, which have allowed him to shape organizational policy, drive financial performance, and mentor emerging leadership talent. Throughout his business career, Neil has consistently applied his signature approach to operational excellence—combining data-driven decision making with team development and strategic resource allocation—the same methodologies that have distinguished his work in corporate restructuring and asset management.