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Michael Schilling

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Chief Financial Officer at LJ Star Incorporated
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Michael Schilling is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for D. G. Star Investments, LLC. His expertise lies in developing growth strategies, executing M&A transactions, and leading corporate development. He holds an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business.

He is passionate about supporting the growth of small to medium-sized manufacturing companies, a focus honed during his time with MAGNET. Michael is a certified coach dedicated to helping business leaders scale their enterprises and realize their full potential, reflecting a deep interest in professional development and mentorship.

He is the only Certified Scaling Up Coach in the northern Ohio area.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Priorities

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M&A and Investments
Has a long track record of leading acquisitions and divestments, recently demonstrated by investments in Fluid Path Products and Smartfreez.
Manufacturing Growth
His career includes advising manufacturing companies on growth and diversification, and he has posted about the importance of public-private partnerships to support the sector.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Chief Financial Officer
LJ Star Incorporated
8-2019 - 4-2022
Director, Strategy, Marketing & Sales Advisory Practice
MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network
12-2017 - 4-2022
President
Encore Growth Advisors, LLC
6-2016 - 11-2017
Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development
Fortune Brands Home & Security - Global Plumbing Group
10-2004 - 5-2016
Vice President, Corporate Development
The Timken Company
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Education
MBA
The George Washington University School of Business
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
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