He is a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the National Speakers Association (NSA), the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), and Who’s Who Among America's Teachers. His experiences as an entrepreneur, contract trainer, and administrator have provided him with a strong foundation for creating a results-driven and learner-centered pedagogical environment. Petrizzi’s research interests include topics in communications, negotiations, consumer behavior, professional selling, and emotional intelligence.