Michael Schillinger

Managing Partner | Daze Group | Small Business Acquisitions & Operations | Commercial Real Estate Investor | Operations & Finance Leader

Greater Wilmington Area

About

As Managing Partner at Daze Group, I lead a privately held operating and investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and scaling small businesses. I oversee enterprise operations, financial strategy, and long‑term value creation across our portfolio, including Classic Cabinet Designs, a kitchen cabinetry company we recently acquired and are actively optimizing for performance and growth. My background spans executive operations, finance, and organizational leadership. I specialize in building durable, system‑driven companies—strengthening financial discipline, improving operational efficiency, and implementing scalable processes that support sustained enterprise value. My approach combines hands‑on operational leadership with disciplined investment strategy. Daze Group continues to pursue additional small‑business acquisitions and commercial real estate investments. I welcome conversations with owners considering succession, brokers representing lower‑middle‑market opportunities, and partners aligned with long‑term, fundamentals‑driven business building.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at Daze Group
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Managing Partner overseeing finance, and strategic growth for Daze Group’s portfolio. Lead the acquisition, integration, and performance optimization of Classic Cabinet Designs. Drive investment strategy, including small‑business acquisitions and commercial real estate opportunities, with a focus on building scalable, system‑driven companies.

  • Chief Financial Officer at Classic Cabinet Designs
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • American Red Cross (Charlotte Metro)
    • Sr. Director Supply Management - Category Management
      Oct 2016 - Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos

      Responsibility includes: Biomedical, Humanitarian/Disaster, Training Services, & Corporate Functions.

    • Director of Supply Management - International & Corporate Functions
      Apr 2008 - Sep 2016 · 8 yrs 6 mos

  • Director of Global Sourcing & Logistics at Home Decor Innovations, Former Division of Stanley Works
    2005 - Apr 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    www.stanleyworks.com http://www.wellspringcapital.com

  • Director Global Sourcing and Logistics at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr