FRONT ROYAL, VA, June 04, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Susan O. Schall, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Schall has established herself in industrial engineering, business consulting and organizational transformation, with a career spanning over four decades. As the founder and lead consultant of SOS Consulting LLC in Front Royal, Virginia, since 2004, she has dedicated more than two decades to integrating diverse tools and concepts to address complex challenges for clients across the chemical, food and beverage, automotive, industrial supply, education and printing sectors. Dr. Schall's approach is characterized by compassion and empathy, mentoring individuals to develop the mindset and skills necessary to drive meaningful change within their organizations.

Since launching her consulting firm, Dr. Schall has become recognized for facilitating strategic improvement efforts in manufacturing organizations, coaching leaders to execute tailored improvement plans that transform manufacturing into a competitive advantage. She has also excelled in providing expert training and coaching in Six Sigma, collaborative problem-solving, quality management systems and strategic planning.

One of the highlights of Dr. Schall's career was her work with her first client, where she successfully unified data tools to make a significant impact on both the organization and its people. She finds the most rewarding aspect of her profession is witnessing the transformation of individuals as they step into leadership roles and confidently guide their organizations through change.

Locally, Dr. Schall conducts training sessions at community colleges when companies seek assistance with data-driven problem solving, often being recognized as one of the few experts on statistics available regionally. She emphasizes foundational concepts before advancing into complex topics, ensuring participants understand data types variation decision-making based on average variability, and stresses that reliable data is essential for sound decisions. Drawing upon years' worth of training materials, Dr. Schall intends to offer virtual classes on data essentials via Zoom, making these resources accessible across organizations.

Since 2017, Dr. Schall has also served as an authorized partner for Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team with John Wiley & Sons Inc., further expanding her influence. Notably, John Wiley & Sons Inc. is a multinational publishing company that focuses on academic publishing and instructional materials.

From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Schall held the position of methodology director at RR Donnelley & Sons Company Inc. in Downers Grove, Illinois. Prior to this role, she was the president of Susan O. Schall Process Improvement Consulting between 1999 and 2002, where she gained her initial experience in entrepreneurship. Earlier in her career, Dr. Schall served as technical superintendent for control system engineering at DuPont Engineering Polymers in Parkersburg, West Virginia, from 1997 to 1998. Her tenure at DuPont was marked by recognition for engineering excellence.

Dr. Schall's educational background laid a strong foundation for her achievements. She received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1981 and a second Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1982. Continuing her studies at Penn State, she obtained a Master of Science in industrial engineering in 1986 and a Doctor of Philosophy in industrial engineering in 1988. In addition to her formal education, Dr. Schall's active professional credentials include certification in organizational health, designation as an ASQ manager of quality/organizational excellence, Six Sigma master black belt designation, and credentials as an ASQ quality engineer.

Active in her professional community, Dr. Schall is a member of several industry-related organizations, including serving as an internet liaison for the Northern Shenandoah Valley Section of the American Society for Quality since 2004 and treasurer for multiple sections since 2017. She has also been chairing the Freund-Marquardt Medal committee for the American Society for Quality since 2014. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Schall has remained affiliated as a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the International Physical Engineering Society. Among other affiliations, she completed impactful work with the International Statistical Engineering Association, where she served as the organization's treasurer for two years. During that time, she initiated strategic planning discussions that resulted in a new direction for the association, the first such effort undertaken by its board in over five years, demonstrating her ability to facilitate transformative conversations even on an unpaid basis.

Dr. Schall's commitment to advancing engineering education and accreditation is evident through her longstanding involvement with ABET Foundation Inc., where she has been the founder and lead consultant since 2014 and is also a fellow. She also spent many years serving the Engineering Accreditation Commission, a nonprofit non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary programs in engineering, engineering technology, computing, and applied and natural sciences. Between 1997 and 2011, she held such titles as commissioner, board member and adjunct training director. Moreover, Dr. Schall has been active as the finance chair at Front Royal United Methodist Church since 2017, a testament to her desire to give back to her local community.

As an industry leader, Dr. Schall's contributions have extended into publishing with articles such as 'Variability Reduction: A Statistical Engineering Approach to Engage Operations Teams in Process Improvement' published by Quality Engineering and 'Is Your Organization Healthy Enough for Six Sigma?' published by ASQ Six Sigma Forum Magazine, along with additional professional journal articles covering various similar topics.

Dr. Schall's expertise encompasses business consulting, public speaking, management consulting, project management, strategic planning and training, an achievement that reflects her dedication to professional excellence. Among numerous accolades, she received an Engineering Excellence Bronze Award from DuPont Engineering in 1990, an Engineering Excellence Silver Award from DuPont Engineering in 1992, a Distinguished Service Award from the Engineering Alumni Society at the Pennsylvania State University in 1999, a Medallion Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at Pennsylvania State University in 2018 and a Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers in 2020. Dr. Schall has also been featured as a top professional in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine, among other publications.

Persistence has been central to Dr. Schall's success. Encouraged by her father's advocacy for science and inspired by her grandfather's craftsmanship, she pursued engineering after initially considering law during high school. Her passion for mathematics and science led her into industrial engineering, where she now mentors young women entering STEM fields.

Looking ahead, Dr. Schall seeks greater visibility for her work, particularly focusing on transformative impacts within small manufacturing businesses, which she believes are often overlooked compared with larger enterprises. She aims to be remembered as someone who used everything learned throughout life's journey to make the world a better place.

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