About Dr. Vince Racioppo

Dr. Vince Racioppo is an organizational consultant, strategic planning facilitator, author, and leadership development expert who combines more than three decades of organizational consulting experience with firsthand leadership in the Presbyterian Church. He helps churches implement spiritual discernment into clear strategic priorities, actionable plans, and meaningful results.

Vince brings a distinctive approach to church strategic planning, integrating proven organizational practices with an understanding of church governance, congregational dynamics, and spiritual mission. He recognizes that effective church planning begins with discerning God's calling but requires clear decisions, collaborative leadership, and practical implementation to turn that calling into action.

His Presbyterian leadership experience includes serving as Co-Moderator of the Milwaukee Presbytery's Commission on Transitional Ministries, moderating the Presbytery's Transition Team, and helping develop the Milwaukee Presbytery's strategic plan. These roles have given him firsthand experience with church governance, organizational transitions, and the challenges facing congregations as they plan for the future.

As President of the Center for Expert Performance, Inc., Vince has helped organizations strengthen leadership, build high-performing teams, and achieve sustainable results. An internationally recognized speaker and consultant, he brings this expertise to churches, helping them identify their strengths, establish priorities, develop effective strategies, and move from planning to implementation.

Vince is the author of the #1 International Bestseller Expert Performance: Achieve Extraordinary Results with the Team You Have—Guaranteed!, which focuses on developing people's talents to achieve exceptional organizational performance.

He serves as a ruling elder and Finance Co-Moderator at Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church. Vince earned his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.