Louis J. Schager, Jr.
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Mosquito Joe, driving 263% revenue growth and enhancing franchise performance. Expert in strategic leadership and M&A management, fostering team development and sustainable brand strategies. Recognized for exceptional customer experience and operational excellence, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Mosquito Joe (a Neighborly Brand)
Virginia Beach, USA
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Top-rated outdoor pest control franchise system.
- Led national expansion and operational excellence for Mosquito Joe, a top-rated outdoor pest control franchise system.
- Oversaw strategic direction, franchisee performance, brand growth, and M&A positioning.
- Guided 170+ franchisees across 38 states.
- Delivered 263% revenue growth and more than tripled EBITDA from 2018–2024 by executing operational playbooks, optimizing unit economics, and enabling franchisee performance.
- Directed due diligence lifecycle for successful private equity acquisition, delivering 12 strategic presentations to top-tier PE firms culminating in sale to Neighborly.
- Drove national brand recognition with accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and CBS Essentials.
- Secured EPA Gold PESP accreditation by implementing eco-conscious service protocols and sustainability practices.
- Built scalable infrastructure, training, and marketing systems, enabling sustained growth and industry-leading customer satisfaction.
- Top-rated outdoor pest control franchise system.
Commanding Officer
Naval Air Station Oceana
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Set policy and communicated strategic vision while guiding the professional development for 700 military and 750 civilian staff members for the US Navy’s East Coast FA-18 Master Jet Base.
- Provided exceptional customer service support across multiple locations with infrastructure valued at over $3B.
Executive Officer
Naval Air Station Oceana
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed 1,450 Sailors, civilians and contractors in support of 70 commands, to include two medical clinics, police department, fire department, grocery stores, child day care centers, multiple hotels, and two golf courses.
Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Led an award winning aircraft carrier-based Navy squadron in combat operations and established vision and policies necessary to align organization with senior Navy and Department of Defense guidance.
Executive Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Managed 220 personnel and 10 FA-18C aircraft valued at $500M with an annual operating budget in excess of $12M.
Executive Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 106
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Guided the staff of the largest FA-18 squadron in the US Navy.
- Managed 1,300 Sailors, Marines, civilians, contractors and 120 FA-18 aircraft, support equipment, and facilities.
Senior Emergency Action Officer
National Military Command Center
10.2002 - 11.2008
- Provided initial analysis and delivered briefings on developing military and political situations worldwide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the US Secretary of Defense.
Education
Certified Franchise Executive
International Franchise Association
Washington DC01-2021
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering, with Honors
US Naval Academy
Masters of Science - National Security and Public Policy
US Naval War College
Hampton Roads
CIVIC Leadership Institute
US Navy Major Command Leadership School
US Navy Command Leadership School
TOPGUN graduate
Strike Fighter Weapons & Tactics Instructor
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Franchise development
- P&L and EBITDA growth
- M&A management
- Team and culture building
- Private equity presentations
- Customer experience
- Sustainable brand strategy
- Public affairs and relations
- Risk management
- Crisis management
- Safety management
- Personnel development
- Community engagement
- Financial management
- Resource management
Current Position
President, Mosquito Joe (a Neighborly Brand), Virginia Beach, VA, 01/17, 12/24, Led national expansion and operational excellence for Mosquito Joe, overseeing strategic direction and franchisee performance.
Boards And Affiliations
- Navy League, Hampton Roads, 2017
- Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Beach Chapter, 2016
- Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach VA, 2016
- Virginia Military Advisory Council, 2016
- Association of Naval Aviation, Hampton Roads, 2016
- United Service Organizations (USO), 2016
Major Accomplishments - 2005 2016
- Award Winning Strategic Director, Led Naval Air Station Oceana, recognized as #1 of 14 Navy bases in the Mid-Atlantic region and #2 of 70 worldwide.
- FA-18 Squadron Commanding Officer, Squadron earned the 2013 'Estocin' Award for operational and safety performance.
- Navy and Marine Corps Association Leadership Award, Three-time winner for the East Coast FA-18 Naval Officer community.
- Vice Admiral James Stockdale Leadership Award Finalist, One of five finalists from over 2,000 peers in 2012.
Timeline
President
Mosquito Joe (a Neighborly Brand)
01.2017 - 12.2024
Commanding Officer
Naval Air Station Oceana
03.2016 - 09.2016
Executive Officer
Naval Air Station Oceana
08.2013 - 03.2015
Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
09.2011 - 12.2012
Executive Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 34
05.2010 - 09.2011
Executive Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron 106
11.2008 - 05.2010
Senior Emergency Action Officer
National Military Command Center
10.2002 - 11.2008
Certified Franchise Executive
International Franchise Association
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering, with Honors
US Naval Academy
Masters of Science - National Security and Public Policy
US Naval War College
Hampton Roads
CIVIC Leadership Institute
US Navy Major Command Leadership School
US Navy Command Leadership School
TOPGUN graduate
Strike Fighter Weapons & Tactics Instructor
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