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Joseph Q. McCoy

President at Cleveland Avenue

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Overview

Joseph Q. McCoy serves as President at Cleveland Avenue [1][3], a position held since June 2025 [3]. McCoy previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at the same organization from January 2021 to June 2025 [4], and before that served as Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer and Outside General Counsel from May 2015 to December 2020 [5]. McCoy holds a JD in Law from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law [11] and earned a BA and MA in Public Policy and Education from the University of Chicago [12]. Beyond Cleveland Avenue, McCoy serves on multiple boards, including those of Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace [6], Bartesian [7], The CAFE Group [8], and Beatclub [9], and maintains status as a retired partner at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP [10].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

President| Investor | Trusted Advisor To Leaders Of Organization | Brand Growth Strategist As President I bring a unique blend of executive leadership, business strategy, operational excellence, and legal expertise to help businesses grow, protect, and evolve their brands. I’ve spent my career advising entrepreneurs and leadership teams, guiding them through complex challenges and high-impact decisions. My experience spans a wide range of industries—including finance, food & beverage, retail, franchising, real estate, sports, and airport concessions—where I’ve led initiatives that drive ope…

Career history

  1. PresidentJun 2025 to presentCleveland Avenue
  2. Chief Operating Officer and General CounselJan 2021 to Jun 2025Cleveland Avenue
  3. Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer / Outside General CounselMay 2015 to Dec 2020Cleveland Avenue
  4. Board MemberMar 2022 to presentFlipper's Roller Boogie Palace
  5. Board MemberAug 2024 to presentBartesian
  6. Board Member and Chair Nominating & Governance CommitteeSep 2020 to presentThe CAFE Group
  7. Board Member, Member of the Finance & Audit CommitteeOct 2022 to presentBeatclub
  8. Retired PartnerJan 2021 to presentRiley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Education

  1. JD, Law1995 - 1998Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
  2. BA / MA, Public Policy / Education1990 - 1994University of Chicago
  3. J.A. Fair High School Diploma1987 - 1990High School/Secondary Diploma Programs at Little Rock Fair

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