I am passionate about guiding organizations as they grow, whether by strengthening their corporate governance or investing in their future.
As CEO and Founder of Scheid Investment Group, I provide equity investments in public and private enterprises, focusing on innovative organizations in the financial services, insurance, technology, and food and beverage industries. My company also provides capital note and subordinated debt financings for developing institutional projects.
I enjoy new challenges and have worked with Boards of Directors as a partner in improving governance and strategic oversight procedures for 34 years. In addition to my current board roles, I’ve worked with leading organizations in the insurance (life, property casualty, and reinsurance), asset management, beverage, real estate, software, education, and non-profit industries.
How did I get here?
I had the pleasure of seeing how some of the world’s most successful companies operate during my 36 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). My proudest accomplishments include leading the Global Insurance Practice and the US Insurance Practice through their most significant growth period and the merger of Price Waterhouse with Coopers & Lybrand, resulting in the largest professional services firm serving the industry. I also served on the PwC Global Financial Services Leadership Team, which led the Firm’s business of serving banking, capital markets, asset management, insurance, and real estate clients.
I am a Certified Director through the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certification and am an NACD Board Leadership Fellow. I also hold a Cyber-Risk Oversight Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University/NACD.
I enjoy global travel with my wife and family and outdoor activities including biking, hiking, water skiing, and fishing.