Bruce Popko

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Bruce G.
Popko is the founder of Forma Capital Management CO LLC, founded in 2022, where the title held is General Partner.
Current jobs include Director at Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc., Director at Buffalo Toronto Public Media, Board Member at Nardin Academy, Chief Operating Officer at Gioia Capital LLC since 2019, Board Member at Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc., Board Member at WNY Lacrosse Foundation, and President at New Era Cap LLC starting in 2026.
Former jobs include Director at Gateway-Longview, Inc., Director of Business Development at San Francisco 49ers Academy from 1996 to 1998, Vice President-Business Development at WME IMG LLC, Marketing Manager at National Football League, Inc. from 1993 to 1996, Vice President at Cleveland Browns LLC from 1998 to 2004, Executive Vice President-Business Development at Buffalo Bills LLC from 2014 to 2015, and Chief Operating Officer at Pegula Sports & Entertainment LLC.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business.

Bruce Popko active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fundraising events to moving buffalo forward to help our future generations realize the best opportunities to enjoy a high quality of life	Director/Board Member	-
Gioia Capital LLC Gioia Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gioia Capital invests in small to mid-sized companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 5 - 50 million and an EBITDA of USD 1 - 5 million. The firm focuses on the family-based businesses. It participates in acquisitions, MBO and growth stage transactions.	Chief Operating Officer	2019-08-31
Nardin Academy Nardin Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Nardin Academy is a private, independent Catholic school offering coeducational Montessori, lower, and middle schools, as well as a college preparatory all-girls high school. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The academy serves a diverse student body from the metropolitan area and nearby regions, emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, character development, and community service rooted in Catholic tradition. Its curriculum spans Montessori early childhood education through high school, including core subjects, electives, advanced placement courses, and project-based learning. The school supports STEM education with specialized facilities and integrates technology through a 1:1 Chromebook program, interactive tools, and virtual reality. Student life includes clubs, arts, athletics, faith and service activities, and leadership opportunities. Nardin Academy maintains a low student-teacher ratio, focuses on personalized growth and college preparation, and operates multiple campuses with supportive services such as counseling, tuition assistance, transportation, and after-school programs.	Director/Board Member	-
Buffalo Toronto Public Media	Director/Board Member	-
Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. The Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, NY.	Director/Board Member	-
WNY Lacrosse Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
New Era Cap LLC New Era Cap LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells sports equipment, headwear and apparel through online	President	2026-04-26

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Companies	Position	End
Pegula Sports & Entertainment LLC Pegula Sports & Entertainment LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interest in sports and entertainment	Chief Operating Officer	2019-02-25
Buffalo Bills LLC Buffalo Bills LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates football team	Corporate Officer/Principal	2014-12-31
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University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
WME IMG LLC WME IMG LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides entertainment and sports services	Consumer Services
National Football League, Inc. National Football League, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a football league	Consumer Services
Cleveland Browns LLC Cleveland Browns LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a sports club	Consumer Services
Buffalo Bills LLC Buffalo Bills LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates football team	Consumer Services
Gateway-Longview, Inc. Gateway-Longview, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides care, treatment, education, and supportive services	Health Services
Nardin Academy Nardin Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Nardin Academy is a private, independent Catholic school offering coeducational Montessori, lower, and middle schools, as well as a college preparatory all-girls high school. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The academy serves a diverse student body from the metropolitan area and nearby regions, emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, character development, and community service rooted in Catholic tradition. Its curriculum spans Montessori early childhood education through high school, including core subjects, electives, advanced placement courses, and project-based learning. The school supports STEM education with specialized facilities and integrates technology through a 1:1 Chromebook program, interactive tools, and virtual reality. Student life includes clubs, arts, athletics, faith and service activities, and leadership opportunities. Nardin Academy maintains a low student-teacher ratio, focuses on personalized growth and college preparation, and operates multiple campuses with supportive services such as counseling, tuition assistance, transportation, and after-school programs.	Consumer Services
Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fundraising events to moving buffalo forward to help our future generations realize the best opportunities to enjoy a high quality of life	Commercial Services
The Leonard N Stern School of Business The Leonard N Stern School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Pegula Sports & Entertainment LLC Pegula Sports & Entertainment LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interest in sports and entertainment	Miscellaneous
Gioia Capital LLC Gioia Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gioia Capital invests in small to mid-sized companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 5 - 50 million and an EBITDA of USD 1 - 5 million. The firm focuses on the family-based businesses. It participates in acquisitions, MBO and growth stage transactions.	Finance
San Francisco 49ers Academy San Francisco 49ers Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. The Law Enforcement Foundation of Wny, Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, NY.
New Era Cap LLC New Era Cap LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells sports equipment, headwear and apparel through online	Retail Trade
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
WNY Lacrosse Foundation