Mickey Pendergast is an experienced professional with a strong background in operational excellence and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as a Strategic Partner at Schooley Mitchell since July 2017, Mickey assists clients in navigating telecom, merchant services, small package shipping, and waste services, helping them achieve an average expense reduction of 28 percent. Previous roles include serving as a General Manager and Consultant/Sales Agent, as well as District Manager at Aramark Refreshment Services, where full P&L responsibility was maintained for multiple market centers. Mickey also held the position of VP Operations at Harlan Fairbanks, managing eight branches and overseeing various operational aspects, and began a career as the Owner of First Class Foodservice, managing numerous locations and a substantial workforce. Mickey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.