About Us

John Schmidt

Founder- CEO

About John

John is a former successful Fixed Operations Director of over 25 years, as well as a Ford Mobile Service Launch and Field Trainer. John founded Mobile Next Level in January 2022 and has since accomplished the following:

Mobile Service Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
Mobile Service Subject Matter Expert to 7 OEM Brands
Created Mobile U to provide on-site and remote Mobile Service coaching as well as 20 virtual classes
Inventor of GEO>TECH Max-Efficiency Mobile Service Scheduling Software
Inventor of RECALL>ROCKET Recall Harvesting and Business Development Tool.
Delivered hundreds of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercedes-Benz Dealer Mobile Service training events.

Sean Carey

CTO

About Sean

Sean is our fractional Chief Technology Officer as well as the CEO of HD Interactive, a Tampa-based creative powerhouse in interactive programming, custom software solutions, and cutting-edge technology applications. With nearly three decades in the industry, Sean’s passion for emerging technologies, creativity, and programming has guided the successful completion of thousands of innovative projects. Under Sean’s leadership since 2002, HD Interactive has worked with globally recognized brands such as NASA, Google, and Disney, as well as startups, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes. The company’s capabilities span web and mobile applications, touch screen museum exhibits, and immersive AR/VR headset apps, as well as podcast editing, video production, branding, and album cover design. Recent efforts have included developing software to improve business efficiencies, engaging in strategic partnerships with marketing, design, and museum fabrication agencies, and crafting interactive multimedia exhibits for museums.

Sam Posillico

CMO BRAND MANAGER

About Sam

Sam Posillico is our fractional Chief Marketing Officer and Next>Level Brand Manager. She has been with Next>Level since inception and she is THE major force in the crafting of Next>Level, overseeing our integrated strategic and creative brand work.

When Sam isn’t sprinkling pixie dust on all things Next>Level, Sam is a VP and Account Lead for one of the largest NYC-based advertising agencies in the world. She has 12 years of agency experience with such iconic global brands as Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Whirlpool, Mondelez, Haleon and Amtrak.

Sam left the big city in 2020 for her hometown in Tampa, FL where she works remotely to balance her agency work with the incubation of great things for Next>Level, “the little company that COULD”.

Suzi Hays

Dealer Performance Manager

About Suzi

Before joining John’s exceptional team as the Dealer Performance Manager at Mobile Next Level, Suzi spent over 20 years in the hospitality industry and held various leadership roles.

Suzi was a dedicated and self-motivated Manager and Director of Training and Development during her career. She notably served as the operating partner of the World’s Busiest Restaurant, within a concept that includes over 400 units worldwide. Suzi’s restaurant generated more than $6 million in annual sales.

In addition, Suzi spent five years as a Recruitment Manager, filling numerous positions across various industries in the U.S., including accounting, IT, and sales operations. Her recruitment efforts resulted in a sales volume exceeding $1.1 million.