Why MoffittXL
Let us coach your team and give them the right strategies, systems, and mindset for sustainable growth.
For over 3 decades, we have trailblazed results for companies of all shapes and sizes.
Our frameworks can optimize sales and operations in any industry from manufacturing to healthcare to Silicon Valley tech.
Our specialty is helping private equity portcos and family businesses reach the next level, but we’ve also helped plenty of big brands reach their next billion.
"MoffittXL provided practical training for our worldwide sales organization."
"The output was fantastic capped off by some of the best training that I’ve ever experienced."
"Our experience has been excellent. The training had something for everyone. The follow-on coaching was valuable."
"Recharged the batteries of our most experienced people and provided a solid foundation for our newer ones."
Tremendous work for both our national sales team and management team.
Forget the suits and generic strategy.
Our approach to consulting is hands-on mentorship and coaching that’s been proven for generations to build high-performing teams and leaders.
Our roots go back to Bill Moffitt, who helped pioneer lean manufacturing and operations management in the United States during the 1980s. Since then, we’ve grown into a team of sales and operations experts who spearheaded lean management in the 1990s, set sales benchmarks for Silicon Valley, and developed teams and logistics for U.S. Special Forces.
Our Leadership
John Rizzo
Managing Director, Operations
John is a seasoned executive with over 3 decades of experience in turnaround management, business transformation, and operations. With a leadership style centered on employee involvement and a passion for continuous improvement, John has led lean transformations at companies like General Electric, Intel, Bosch, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Michael Griego
Founder | President | Managing Partner
After two decades of Silicon Valley enterprise sales and management at IBM, StorageTek, IntelliQuest, and Gartner Group, Mike founded MXL Partners to teach sales effectiveness to thousands internationally as a consultant, author, coach, and university lecturer. He’s authored the popular 42 Rules to Increase Sales Effectiveness, and most recently, No Excuses! A Better Way to Sell. In 2024, he co-created MoffittXL by merging with Moffitt, a pioneer in lean management consulting. Mike’s award-winning approach to helping executives revamp sales operations and grow revenue is an integral part of MoffittXL’s formula for accelerating growth.
Art Byrne
Advisor
Art is the best-selling author of The Lean Turnaround, which tells his remarkable story as CEO of Wiremold Company and how lean management took a company that was almost bankrupt to a 2,467% gain in enterprise value within a decade. Art Byrne partnered with Bill Moffitt and MoffittXL consultants since the beginning and now serves as a lean management advisor. His career includes executive roles at GE, Danaher Corporation, and J.W. Childs.
Rick Jeffrey
Advisor
After nearly 3 decades as an executive at Wiremold-Europe and Brooks Electronics, Rick brings his expertise in lean management and Six Sigma to MoffittXL as a consultant and advisor. Trained by Shingijutsu, Rick earned a reputation for rapidly deploying lean manufacturing systems and client operations strategy across North America at companies like Sunny Delight and The Boston Beer Company. He played a key role in the lean transformation of Wiremold Company, as documented in James Womack’s Lean Thinking.
Justin Alford
Operations Director
Justin honed his passion for continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma while serving two decades as a U.S. Special Operations aviator. As an Air Force senior officer, he focused on building and empowering strong teams and improving operations in an environment where failure was not an option. Today, Justin uses his experience with high-stakes operational planning and change management to teach companies how to create better teams and systems.
Ryan Derfler
Chief Revenue Officer
As a serial entrepreneur who has grown teams from the ground up and sold businesses, Ryan understands the power of the right sales strategy for unlocking growth. For two decades, Ryan has build sales and change management programs for diverse companies from Silicon Valley start-ups to Wharton, Comcast, and Penske. He's a digital native well-versed in tech, AI, and automation.
Craig Milliron
Operations Director
Craig has a gift for pushing himself and others to reach new potential. From ultrarunning and adventure racing to serving two decades in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Craig makes the principles of continuous improvement a way of life. Prior to serving as a MoffittXL consultant, Craig led a battalion of 500 Green Berets and streamlined operations for 4,000 personnel across 70 countries. As Director of Operations for a Special Operations unit, he modernized systems and synchronized all special operations in the Middle East, including four trips by the U.S. President.
Tony Chan
IT Director
After a career spanning enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and program leadership, Tony Chan brings deep expertise in information security, risk management, and complex systems delivery to MoffittXL as an advisor. A CISSP, CISM, and PMP-certified leader, Tony has led large-scale security and technology initiatives, helping organizations strengthen resilience, manage risk, and execute critical programs with discipline and clarity. He is known for translating highly technical challenges into practical, business-aligned solutions that enable growth while protecting what matters most.
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