Enterprise IT leadership, without the enterprise price tag.
CROIA brings two decades of enterprise-grade IT strategy and procurement expertise to the mid-market and government organizations that need it most and have rarely had access to it. Advised with heart. Delivered with purpose.
CROIA (Cox ROI Advisory LLC) is an enterprise IT advisory firm based in Mechanicsburg, PA, serving mid-market and SLED (state, local, and education) organizations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Founded by Matthew Cox, a technology executive with 20+ years of enterprise IT experience — including a $200M+ statewide storage contract for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — CROIA provides fractional CIO leadership, IT procurement advisory, government contract strategy, technology due diligence, board advisory, and vendor matching.
Enterprise expertise rarely reaches the organizations that need it most.
The problem
Mid-market companies, school districts, municipalities, and growth-stage firms make six- and seven-figure technology decisions with the same stakes as a Fortune 500 — but without the CIO, the procurement team, or the vendor leverage that large enterprises take for granted. The advisors who have that experience are usually priced and structured for enterprise clients only.
The solution
CROIA delivers that same enterprise-grade judgment directly, at a scale and structure built for these organizations: fractional leadership instead of a full-time hire, savings-based procurement instead of retainers you can't justify, and a single senior advisor accountable for the outcome rather than a rotating bench of junior staff.
Services
Six ways CROIA puts enterprise IT expertise to work for mid-market and SLED organizations.
Fractional CIO
Senior technology leadership for organizations that need CIO-level strategy without a full-time executive cost.
Learn more → Savings-BasedIT Procurement Advisory
Sourcing strategy, vendor negotiation, and RFP management on a fee model that only pays when you save money.
Learn more → SLED FocusGovernment Contract Strategy
State, local, and education procurement, RFP responses, and compliance for government-adjacent organizations.
Learn more → Project-BasedTechnology Due Diligence
Vendor assessments, infrastructure audits, and M&A technology reviews for investors and growth-stage companies.
Learn more → Equity / CashBoard & Advisory Services
Independent board director and advisory board engagement for early-stage technology companies.
Learn more → Finder's FeeVendor Matching & Referrals
Qualified technology vendor introductions across managed services, cloud, infrastructure, security, and peripherals.
Learn more →A senior advisor, engaged the way you need.
Conversation
A no-cost discussion of the decision, project, or gap you're facing. No pitch, no obligation.
Scope
A clear engagement shape — fractional retainer, savings-based procurement, or fixed-scope project — matched to the outcome you need.
Deliver
Senior work done directly: strategy, negotiation, diligence, or leadership — with one accountable advisor, not a handoff.
Result
Measurable outcomes — savings verified, decisions de-risked, technology aligned to the business.
Enterprise credentials, mid-market delivery.
| CROIA | Typical enterprise advisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | The senior advisor you hired | A rotating bench of junior staff |
| Verifiable track record | $200M+ Commonwealth of PA contract, public record | Case studies under NDA |
| Procurement fee model | Paid from verified savings | Fixed retainer regardless of result |
| Built for mid-market & SLED | Yes — the core focus | Enterprise-priced, enterprise-scoped |
What those who know the work say
“Matt is a rare standout in the sales and delivery profession. He continues to give generously of his ability to manage numerous initiatives in our dynamic environment, with clever and creative solutions. His contributions make a dramatic difference in our bottom line and the productivity levels of the teams within our IT group. Even when the times are tough and the meetings get tense, Matt finds a win for everyone before we close the meetings. Every client would do well to join forces with Matt.”
“Having worked with Matt in one capacity or another for over 20 years. Rarely do you find a professional with a combination of technical excellence, service management and sales achievements. Matt has a deep understanding of complex IT solutions, is highly motivated and results oriented. Have partnered with Matt often and will continue to do so.”
FAQ
What is CROIA?
CROIA (Cox ROI Advisory LLC) is an enterprise IT advisory firm in Mechanicsburg, PA, providing fractional CIO leadership, IT procurement advisory, government contract strategy, technology due diligence, board advisory, and vendor matching to mid-market and SLED organizations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
Who does CROIA serve?
Mid-market companies making major IT decisions, state, local, and education (SLED) entities navigating procurement, and growth-stage companies needing board-level technology expertise.
How is CROIA's procurement advisory priced?
IT procurement advisory uses a savings-based fee: a share of verified savings, so the engagement only costs money when it saves money. Fractional CIO work is a monthly retainer and project work is fixed-scope.
What makes CROIA different from a large advisory firm?
CROIA brings enterprise-grade IT and procurement expertise — including a $200M+ statewide storage contract for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — directly to clients typically underserved by enterprise advisors, delivered personally by the founder rather than handed to junior staff.
Ready to see what's possible?
Whether you're making a major IT decision, navigating government procurement, or looking for board-level expertise, the first conversation costs nothing.