Our Team
Executive Leadership. Industry Expertise. Proven Execution.
The strength of Sheer Venture Solutions is our people. Our executive team brings decades of experience across operations, business development, finance, technology, infrastructure, and strategic growth. We work as an extension of our clients' leadership teams — providing the executive capacity, business expertise, and hands-on execution required to move organizations forward.
Executive Leadership
Founding Partners
Chris Schiavino
Founder & CEO
Chris Schiavino founded Sheer Venture Solutions to help organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, he partners with CEOs and executive teams to strengthen operations, accelerate growth, improve financial performance, and lead transformational initiatives. His experience spans healthcare technology, industrial technology, commercialization, corporate development, organizational transformation, and executive operations.
Areas of Leadership
- Executive Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Commercialization
- Organizational Development
- Executive Project Leadership
- Corporate Growth Strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Steve Cass
Partner, Co-Founder & Business Development Executive
Steve Cass is a Partner and Co-Founder of Sheer Venture Solutions and leads the firm's business development initiatives. He works closely with executive teams to identify growth opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and develop commercial strategies that create long-term enterprise value. His collaborative leadership style and strategic perspective make him a trusted resource for organizations seeking disciplined, relationship-driven growth.
Areas of Leadership
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Market Expansion
- Commercial Growth Strategy
- Executive Relationship Management
- Corporate Development
- Client Engagement
Practice Leaders
Specialized Expertise
Eric Larson
Director, Industrial Technology & Infrastructure
Eric Larson leads Sheer Venture Solutions' Industrial Technology & Infrastructure practice. He partners with organizations involved in industrial technology, infrastructure, engineering, energy, and related markets to strengthen operational performance, improve organizational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth.
Areas of Leadership
- Industrial Technology
- Infrastructure
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Growth
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Transformation
Michael D. Verrill
Director, Office of the CFO
Michael D. Verrill leads Sheer Venture Solutions' Office of the CFO practice. He provides executive financial leadership that helps organizations improve visibility, strengthen financial performance, and make better strategic decisions. His practical approach gives leadership the information needed to confidently guide business growth.
Areas of Leadership
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Executive Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Profitability Analysis
- Pricing Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Executive Dashboards
Troy Wilford
Director, Healthcare Business Development
Troy Wilford leads healthcare business development initiatives for Sheer Venture Solutions, helping healthcare technology companies, provider organizations, and strategic partners identify growth opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and accelerate market expansion. His experience bridges healthcare innovation with commercial execution.
Areas of Leadership
- Healthcare Business Development
- Healthcare Technology
- Strategic Partnerships
- Provider & Health System Relationships
- Market Expansion
- Commercial Strategy
- Revenue Growth
Michael Styles Verruto
Head of Real Estate & Special Projects
Michael Styles Verruto leads Sheer Venture Solutions' Real Estate & Special Projects practice, helping clients execute complex initiatives that require strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined project leadership. His experience includes real estate strategy, business expansion, capital projects, infrastructure initiatives, and executive-level special projects.
Areas of Leadership
- Real Estate Strategy
- Site Selection & Expansion
- Capital Projects
- Infrastructure Planning
- Executive Project Leadership
- Cross-Functional Program Management
- Strategic Initiatives
Our Approach
One Team. One Direction. One Point of Accountability.
We view every engagement as a true partnership. Based on the needs of the organization, we assemble the right combination of executive leadership and practice expertise to provide support across operations, business development, finance, infrastructure, technology, and special initiatives. And for every engagement we provide a program manager who is the point of accountability for all aspects of the project. That team member is there from start to finish.
Why Clients Choose Sheer
Organizations partner with Sheer Venture Solutions because they need more than advice — they need experienced leadership that can execute. Our team integrates seamlessly into existing organizations, providing executive capacity where it is needed most while helping leadership teams:
- Execute strategic initiatives with confidence
- Strengthen operational performance
- Accelerate business development
- Improve financial visibility and decision-making
- Lead organizational transformation
- Build sustainable systems for long-term growth
Ready to work with our team?
Tell us about your company and goals. We'll reach out to discuss how Sheer can help.