Power100 Celebrates Dominic Caminata’s Business Elite 40 Under 40 Award and His Mission to Make Grosso University the #1 Home Improvement Sales Training Platform in America...
Power100 is celebrating Dominic Caminata, CEO and Founder of Grosso University, as a 2026 Business Elite 40 Under 40 honoree at the legendary St. Regis New York, spotlighting how he grew a kitchen‑table sales career into the home improvement industry’s #1 sales training platform and a culture defined by R.I.C.H. goals, Spanish‑language innovation, and a leadership team including Matt Burke, Wendy Harmeyer, Daniel Coomes‑Barry, and Brett Naples that is quietly transforming contractors from $6 million operations into disciplined, scalable, and resilient growth companies across North America.
Power100, the only unbiased third‑party platform that ranks the best leaders and partners in the home improvement industry using a proprietary 5‑layer ranking system, is honoring Dominic Caminata, CEO and Founder of Grosso University, for being named a 2026 Business Elite’s 40 Under 40 honoree at the New York Edition gala at the legendary St. Regis New York on May 27.
This recognition places Dominic Caminata among an exclusive group of young leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of business, and it underscores the same qualities that have made Grosso University the #3 Preferred Partner in the country and the #1 sales training platform in the home improvement industry, according to Power100.
“Dominic represents the exact kind of leadership Power100 was built to spotlight disciplined, values‑driven, and obsessed with helping contractors grow the right way,” said Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100. “His 40 Under 40 recognition is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of what he and the Grosso University team are doing for home improvement companies across North America.”
According to Business Elite Awards, the 2026 Business Elite’s “40 Under 40” Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner, New York Edition took place on May 27th at the iconic St. Regis New York, bringing together an exclusive community of accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, and emerging leaders from across the United States.
The “40 Under 40” distinction honors exceptional professionals under 40 who are demonstrating excellence across industries through innovation, leadership, and lasting impact. For Dominic Caminata, it is a recognition of his work building Grosso University into the home improvement industry’s leading sales training and leadership development platform.
“What an amazing evening and experience! Being surrounded with the top 40 leaders under 40 who are building the future was truly humbling and inspiring,” Dominic Caminata wrote in his LinkedIn post following the gala. “Thanks to everyone who has been a part of my journey, as none of this would be possible without your contributions and support. Cheers to the next 40 years!”
Earlier in the month, Dominic Caminata shared on Facebook that he would be traveling to New York to accept the award with his wife, Kellie RoxAnna Caminata, calling the recognition “just the beginning” and emphasizing that nobody achieves anything of significance alone. That combination of humility and ambition reflects the culture he has built inside Grosso University.
Dominic Caminata has spent more than 16 years in the home improvement industry, starting at the kitchen table as an in‑home salesperson and rising to lead one of the most respected sales training organizations in the country.
On his LinkedIn profile, Dominic Caminata explains that since entering home improvement sales in 2010, he has coached some of the highest‑performing sales forces in the United States. By mastering the Grosso Sales Methodology, he became known for his ability to turn people with the right attitude into $2 million‑plus annual producers and for building teams with demo‑to‑close ratios around 50%.
In 2020 alone, his team produced 18 $2 million producers, four $3 million producers, and a $4 million salesperson. He authored sales training books, private‑label programs, and training videos used nationally, and in 2019 hosted a Closers Camp in Chicago with roughly 350 attendees, making it one of the largest home improvement closing events in the country.
That experience formed the foundation of Grosso University, which Dominic Caminata founded to turn the teachings of Rick Grosso into a modern, scalable platform. Under his leadership, Grosso University has grown from under $1 million in revenue to more than double that in a single year, with Power100 documenting growth from around $858,000 in 2020 to over $2.1 million in 2021.
“From day one, the mission of Grosso University has been simple: turn ordinary salespeople into elite professionals and help owners build businesses that are scalable, profitable, and resilient, no matter what the market does,” Dominic Caminata has said.
The 40 Under 40 recognition confirms what colleagues, family, and industry leaders have been saying about Dominic Caminata for years.
“I wish I could say I am surprised,” wrote Lori Malett in a public Facebook comment. “You put in the work day in and day out, you have more discipline than most only dream of, and you have a gift in how you lead and perform. You and Kellie deserve this. You inspire many, good things don’t just happen; you make them happen.”
“I am so incredibly proud of you,” added Sharon Tomlinson. “Being recognized as a 40 Under 40 recipient is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about your hard work, dedication, and the impact you’re making. You deserve every bit of this and more. Keep shining, this is just the beginning.”
On LinkedIn, leaders from across the industry echoed that sentiment. “Congrats, Dom, huge accomplishment!” wrote Tim Musch, Business Development Specialist at Paradigm Vendo. “Congratulations, Dominic!” added Thom Casebolt, Founder and CEO.
Inside Grosso University, his leadership team sees the award as symbolic of the standards he sets each day.
“Everything Dominic teaches about discipline, mindset, and leadership, he lives first,” said Matt Burke, COO of Grosso University. “The culture here, the standards, the R.I.C.H. goals, the focus on health, contribution, and growth, exists because he leads from the front.”
“Dominic has a rare ability to see potential in people and help them believe it for themselves,” said Wendy Harmeyer, Spanish Development & Training Director at Grosso University. “That’s what makes him not just a great trainer, but a great leader. This award is well‑deserved.”
“Better salespeople need less closing,” added Daniel Coomes‑Barry, Head Sales Trainer at Grosso University. “Dominic’s leadership has always been about building people and systems so that success becomes the natural outcome.”
“From day one, Dominic pushed all of us to think bigger, about our clients, our team, and ourselves,” said Brett Naples, executive leader at Grosso University. “The 40 Under 40 recognition is a milestone, but it’s also a reminder of how much more impact is still ahead.”
Power100 has researched and analyzed more than 3,600 partners serving the nation’s top home improvement companies, using a proprietary 5‑layer ranking system to evaluate performance, customer outcomes, innovation, industry impact, and long‑term value.
Through that process, Power100 named Grosso University the #3 Preferred Partner in the United States and the #1 Sales Training Organization in the home improvement industry for 2026.
“Grosso University has earned this recognition through an unwavering commitment to transforming sales professionals and driving measurable results for home improvement companies nationwide,” said Greg Cummings. “Their innovative approach to sales training, combined with their proven methodology, has set a new standard for what excellence looks like in our industry.”
For Power100, Dominic Caminata’s 40 Under 40 award is another proof point that the leadership behind Grosso University is aligned with the highest standards of modern business leadership, growth, culture, impact, and long‑term thinking.
Under Dominic Caminata’s leadership, Grosso University has built a culture around “R.I.C.H. Goals”: Relationship, Income, Contribution, and Health & Well‑Being.
During the 2026 kickoff meeting, team members including Dominic Caminata, Wendy Harmeyer, Daniel Coomes‑Barry, Matt Burke, and Brett Naples shared personal R.I.C.H. goals, emphasizing not only revenue but also family, community, and health.
“I truly want everybody to make optimizing their health and wellness their number one priority,” Dominic Caminata told the team. “When people think Grosso University, I want them to think ‘warrior.’ Health is your wealth. Take care of yourself.”
For contractors, that culture matters because it shapes the kind of training and leadership support they receive. Grosso University is not only teaching teams how to sell more; it is helping owners build organizations that are sustainable, values‑driven, and healthy.
One of Dominic Caminata’s most impactful leadership decisions was to elevate Wendy Harmeyer to lead Spanish Development & Training at Grosso University and to invest in the first fully integrated Spanish‑language in‑home sales training platform in the home improvement industry.
“Last year was a year that we launched a lot of new initiatives,” Dominic Caminata has shared. “We launched our brand new Spanish sales training platform, the first of its kind in history. That had been a dream and vision of mine for a long time, and thanks to Wendy Harmeyer, she was able to make that dream a reality.”
By building Spanish‑language versions of the Grosso 11‑step methodology, including inspection, diagnosis, education, and proposal, Grosso University now helps bilingual and Spanish‑speaking reps deliver the same expert‑level process in Spanish that English‑speaking teams use.
For contractors, this means more effective service in Hispanic and Latino communities, stronger performance from bilingual reps, and a more inclusive culture, all driven by Dominic Caminata’s commitment to growth and opportunity.
The same mindset that earned Dominic Caminata the 40 Under 40 award is visible in the core services of Grosso University.
The Grosso University Sales Academy is a flagship in‑home sales training platform built specifically for home improvement categories such as roofing, windows, siding, bath, and full remodeling. It helps salespeople:
“Contractors don’t need more theory, they need a system their reps can run on every appointment,” Dominic Caminata often says about the Sales Academy.
Grosso University On‑Site Training brings trainers and coaches directly into a contractor’s market, riding along on real appointments and coaching at the kitchen table.
“On‑Site Training is where everything comes together,” said Matt Burke. “We don’t just tell your team what to do, we get in the truck, ride to the appointment, sit at the kitchen table, and coach in real time.”
The Sales Leadership Academy trains owners and managers to become true coaches rather than just scoreboard watchers. Leaders learn how to handle leads correctly, run effective sales meetings, build urgency without discounting, and install systems that can scale from a few million to $200 million and beyond.
“What sets Grosso University apart is that the strategies taught in the Sales Academy, On‑Site Training, and Sales Leadership Academy are actively being used in some of the largest home improvement organizations in the country,” Greg Cummings has noted.
In May 2025, Grosso University launched Grosso University Talent Solutions, a recruiting arm designed to help contractors identify, recruit, and develop top sales talent.
“This is something that has been a big goal of ours for a long, long time, to have our own recruiting arm,” Dominic Caminata has said. “If we can control the quality of candidates and have our own means to recruit, it changes the game for our partners.”
As Business Elite Awards gathered 40 extraordinary young leaders at the St. Regis New York, Dominic Caminata and Grosso University are preparing to gather their own community of contractors and executives at the upcoming Extreme Leadership Workshop.
Set for August 19th and 20th at the Grosso University Campus, the Extreme Leadership Workshop is an elite two‑day experience for contractors, owners, and leaders who want to:
“This is not another motivational seminar,” the event description states. “This is where real operators come together to share the blueprint for building apex‑level businesses in the Home Improvement Industry.”
The workshop will feature Dominic Caminata, Wendy Harmeyer, Matt Burke, Daniel Coomes‑Barry, Brett Naples, and keynote speakers such as Josh Kosnick of Kairos Coaching, Lee Diamond of D5 Capital, John Dyda of Statewide Windows & Doors, Mark Olsen of Redo Cabinets, and Craig Kitterman of WindowEdge AI.
The same qualities that led Business Elite Awards to name Dominic Caminata to its 40 Under 40 list, vision, discipline, impact, and a focus on people, are the qualities he is now packaging into this workshop to help contractors become stronger leaders in their own markets.
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