About us
We’re building tools we wish existed
CTSO Central is made by a team that has spent 10+ years inside the CTSO community running events, writing software, and supporting advisors who deserve better tools.

A Clearpoint Business Group service
Clearpoint Business Group is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA and has been supporting CTSOs since 2015. We work with national, state, and local chapters across DECA, FBLA, HOSA, and beyond. CTSO Central is our answer to the question: what would it look like if this software was actually built for the people who use it?
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The people behind CTSO Central
We grew up in this community. Now we're building what it deserves.

Alex Mellott
Founder and CEO
Alex has spent over 15 years in the CTSO community, first as a competitor and state officer, then as a partner helping organizations modernize their operations.
A seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur, Alex has spent over 10 years in the technology space working with public and private sector organizations to build and scale software solutions to improve people, processes, and technology. He has deep experience in secure software and cloud development, information security risk management, go-to-market operations, and program management.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in Security and Risk Analysis with a minor in Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation. In addition to his work at CTSO Central, Alex participates heavily in Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology alumni society activities, enjoys traveling, and volunteering with CTSOs across the country.

Frank Mellott
Partner & COO
Frank is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and carrier aviator with over 30 years in operations, performance improvement, training, and leadership development.
He is an expert in organizational and individual development, with decades of experience developing teams that deliver excellence in the most demanding of environments. Frank has worked with large, multi-national corporations across the globe, working with everyone from the front line workforce to executive leaders, in order to connect strategy to actions that deliver measurable results.
Frank holds a Bachelor's in Physics, a Masters in Engineering Management, and a Masters in National Security with distinction from the U.S. Naval War College. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Navy's Tench-Francis School of Business. In addition to his work at CTSO Central, he enjoys spending time with his family, model airplanes, and more recently, HAM radio.

Bianca Spangler
Strategic Advisor
Bianca is an operations leader who helps organizations connect security, compliance, and business outcomes. She has an extensive track record partnering with cloud service providers and led major enterprise technology and cybersecurity implementations for Fortune 100 clients.
She consistently looks for ways to improve operations through technology and is currently helping clients scale their security programs with AI-native SOC and MDR capabilities.
Bianca holds an Honors BA from Xavier University and a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida. She also completed her postgraduate fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Enterprise IT Portfolio office, where she built a strong foundation in program governance and PMO excellence. Based in Kansas City, Bianca enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and is a foster parent to children in the Kansas community.
What we believe
Our values
Four principles that guide every decision we make.
Shaped by advisors like you
Good software is built by people who understand the problems it solves. We partner with real CTSO advisors throughout development, so every feature solves a problem you actually face. Your feedback drives what we build next.
Your data stays safe
Security is at the core of everything we do. Your student and member data is protected with encryption, multi-factor authentication, and permissions that let you control who sees what. You put your trust in us, and we take it seriously.
Up and running in days
Using new software shouldn't be a headache. Our team walks you through setup, imports your existing data, and makes sure your team is comfortable before stepping back. Get up and running in days, not weeks.
A team that sticks around
Software companies come and go, and in this new age of technology, it's easy to get lost in the noise. Clearpoint Business Group has supported the CTSO community since 2015. We are committed to this community for the long haul.
Ready to give your CTSO a better home?
Join the waitlist and be first in line when CTSO Central opens in summer 2026. Early members lock in special launch-week pricing.