NAPLES, FL, June 02, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Richard Cacace Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Earning recognition for his expertise and leadership in multiple industries, Mr. Cacace has led a distinguished career of more than three decades across event planning, branded retail advertising and project management. Since 2018, he has served as president of Richard Anthony Management, LLC in Naples, Florida, where he manages all aspects of private events and large-scale gala productions. Collaborating with organizations such as the Naples Botanical Garden, American Cancer Society, and Youth Haven of Collier County, he is responsible for designing invitations and venue layouts, conceptualizing creative themes, budget management, vendor coordination, overseeing catering services and the management of timelines and run of event.

In addition to his event planning work, Mr. Cacace was a licensed realtor with William Raveis Real Estate in Naples in 2019. Affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Realtors Association and the Naples Area Board of Realtors, his dual roles reflect his versatility and desire to ensure that all his clients enjoy a smooth and well-organized experience.

Prior to relocating to Florida, Mr. Cacace built an impressive career in New York City over the course of two decades. From 2015 to 2018, he was vice president of operations and marketing at Karen Pearse Global Direct, where he was pivotal in expanding the company's client relationships and customer service efficiency. He also served as vice president of creative development at Splashlight LLC — which provides photography and video production services for fashion and e-commerce brands — where he oversaw the creative development for high-profile projects in the United States and Canada.

Mr. Cacace's tenure at the global branding and production firm SGK marked significant milestones in his career progression. Ascending into the role of managing director in 2012 after serving as an accounts director for five years and senior accounts manager from 2005 to 2007 handling tier one fashion retailers. He also navigated the challenging process of downsizing and closing an office, a formative experience that deepened on his empathy as a leader and reinforced his commitment to treating employees fairly during difficult transitions.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Cacace gained valuable leadership experience as a senior account executive at AGA Marketing and Design from 2001 to 2005, advertising creative coordinator at Newport News Inc. from 2000 to 2001, merchandiser at Brylane from 1998 to 2000 and brand coordinator at Intercontinental Branded Apparel from 1993 to 1997. Immediately after graduating from college, he began his professional journey as a control buyer for a direct mail catalog production company in New York City.

Mr. Cacace has been widely recognized for his achievements and leadership contributions over the years. He was featured in Naples Illustrated Magazine for his success in event planning and production and received recognition from Paradise Coast City Lifestyle Magazine in 2025 for outstanding work in shaping his community. He was also a committee member of the Naples Art Association, reflecting his ongoing commitment to supporting the arts.

Hailing from an equally accomplished educational background, Mr. Cacace earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration and economics with a minor in marketing from High Point University in 1992.

Reflecting on his storied journey thus far, Mr. Cacace attributes much of his success to the foundational experiences he gained while working in an entry-level role in the production and fashion sector. Learning about every aspect of the business from garment production to collaborating with creative directors, photographers and designers has given him a comprehensive understanding that has proven invaluable throughout his work with Richard Anthony Management and beyond.

Another central aspect of Mr. Cacace's life in Naples is his civic engagement, through which he is a committee member of the Youth Haven Foundation of Collier County. He frequently donates his services at reduced rates or gratis to nonprofit organizations within the community, underscoring his enduring dedication to philanthropy.

On a personal level, Mr. Cacace grew up in Connecticut near New York City before embarking on his professional journey in Manhattan. Of Italian heritage on both sides of his family, he shares a fulfilling life with his partner and their two dogs. He also maintains close ties with his family in Connecticut, visiting them regularly during the off-season.

Looking toward the future, Mr. Cacace plans to continue growing Richard Anthony Management throughout southwest Florida and beyond by expanding his team and establishing a presence in Italy. Drawing on both his heritage and professional expertise, he is exploring investment opportunities abroad with aspirations to offer event planning services internationally alongside continued philanthropic involvement within the Naples community.

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