Fractional COO in Minneapolis–St. Paul

Scott Mingus

Fractional COO | Operating Partner | Enterprise Transformation Leader

I partner with companies to stabilize operations, align leadership, and convert strategy into measurable results. When growth stalls, acquisitions strain the organization, or leadership bandwidth is stretched thin, I step in as a hands-on operating executive to restore clarity, discipline, and execution velocity. Where I Deliver the Most Impact Strategic Alignment & Priority Clarity • Identify high-ROI initiatives and sequence execution • Align executive teams around ownership, metrics, and accountability • Build communication cadence that eliminates friction and accelerates decisions Operational Transformation • Remove bottlenecks and restructure workflows • Clarify KPIs and performance architecture • Tighten execution rhythm across departments • Increase EBITDA through disciplined cost, process, and resource management AI Enablement for Enterprise Operations • Conduct executive AI Readiness assessments • Design governance-first guardrails for secure environments • Deliver practical, operations-focused training for document-intensive workflows • Prioritize high-impact, low-risk pilot initiatives Representative Outcomes • Acquired and scaled a healthcare equipment company, growing revenue 5x and exiting at a 3x return • Led post-acquisition integrations delivering 200% of targeted synergies • Designed AI Readiness, governance framework, and executive training for a national insurance organization • Interim COO for a large pharmacy operation, stabilizing workflows and reducing employee turnover If you are experiencing post-acquisition turbulence, operational drag, scaling pressure, or leadership gaps, I can step in quickly assess, align, and drive disciplined execution. Start with a 30-minute, no-obligation operating review to identify your highest-leverage next move.