About

Most organizations are sitting on significant, untapped value—hidden in their cost structure, vendor agreements, and the way their employee benefits are designed.
 
I help organizations unlock measurable value by identifying hidden savings opportunities, optimizing cost structures, and implementing strategies that improve both financial performance and employee outcomes—without adding net new expense.
 
I am the owner of Schooley Mitchell of Minneapolis, and I bring executive leadership experience from manufacturing and distribution environments, along with a proven ability to identify and execute high-impact cost optimization strategies.
 
I partner with manufacturers, distributors, private equity firms, and public-school districts to reduce costs across key operating areas such as telecom, SaaS, waste, shipping, uniforms/linens, merchant services, packaging and facility supplies, fuel, utilities, and more. My approach is independent, data-driven, and focused on delivering sustainable, bottom-line results.
 
In addition to cost reduction, I focus on Value Creation.
 
I work with leadership teams to implement Payroll Tax-Advantaged Benefits Strategies that:

       →  Reduce employer payroll tax expense
       →  Increase employee take-home pay
       →  Enhance benefits offerings
       →  Deliver these outcomes at zero net cost
 
The impact extends beyond cost savings:
 
       ◆  Manufacturers and Distributors gain margin expansion and improved cost control
       ◆  Private Equity firms benefit from enhanced EBITDA and stronger portfolio performance
       ◆  Public School Districts are able to expand constrained budgets while delivering meaningful value to staff
 
Backed by a global network and data from more than 35,000 clients, Schooley Mitchell has delivered over $1.5 billion in identified savings while providing ongoing value in Time, Money, Security, and Knowledge.
 
My role is simple: uncover opportunities others miss, implement solutions with minimal disruption, and ensure results are realized and sustained over time.
 
If you’re responsible for financial performance and open to uncovering overlooked value within your organization, I’d welcome a conversation.