Iacobacci started off as a member of a Collinwood burglary crew and became a made member of the Cleveland family in 1976, he manaeged to avoid much of the trials and convictions of the late 70's and 80's following the war with and murder of Danny Greene. In 1993, Anthony Liberatore known as "Tony Lib", the alleged boss of the Cleveland mob was convicted and sent to prison for 8 years. It is believed that after Liberatore's conviction Iacobacci took over as head of the Cleveland La Cosa Nostra family.