Get to know Stephan Lafreniere

Stephan Lafreniere is a growth-oriented and insight driven senior executive with a track record of success in developing and implementing strategies and tactics to drive profits.

Stephan has held progressively senior roles within the planning, merchandising, and branding disciplines at iconic Canadian retailers including Canadian Tire Corporation, Hudson’s Bay Company, Loblaw Companies Ltd., and Sears Canada Inc.

In 2021, Stephan joined Schooley Mitchell, the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, Schooley Mitchell reduces essential business service expenses by 28% and have delivered over $360 million in documented savings to our clients to date.

We are passionate about saving money for our clients and helping them grow their business. Schooley Mitchell delivers expertise to companies of all sizes from all industries, offering a broad range of services including:

– Analysis of existing and future Telecom, Merchant Services, Small Package Shipping, Waste Disposal, Electronic Logging Device, eSignature, Utility, and Fuel needs
– Billing error identification
– Implementation of cost-effective solutions
– Ongoing monitoring to ensure services remain optimized

Our independent and objective recommendations are based solely on the client’s best interests. Schooley Mitchell receives no kickbacks, residuals, or incentives from providers. Also, our fees are self-funded from the savings generated. If savings aren’t found, our clients don’t pay – a truly risk-free and mutually beneficial model.

Virtually every type of business, in every sector, can benefit from Schooley Mitchell’s expertise and growing cost category specializations.