Our Story

Fuel Sales was built from a frustration that kept showing up again and again.

After leading marketing and sales at a K–12 edtech company, our founder experienced firsthand how difficult it was to build a predictable revenue engine, especially in a market as nuanced as education. He went on to work closely with early-stage companies, not as a traditional consultant, but as a partner embedded in the work—helping teams build their go-to-market efforts from the ground up. Together, they tested, iterated, and built systems that could actually drive growth. That initial company was called Growth Acceleration Services or GAS.

That’s where the first pattern emerged.

Companies didn’t need more advice—they needed execution. Frameworks, strategies, and templates were everywhere, but turning those ideas into consistent, day-to-day action was where most teams struggled. The real value wasn’t in knowing what to do, it was in actually doing it, measuring it, and improving it over time.

That led us to an even deeper issue: people.

Interviewing candidates for sales teams consistently revealed the same challenge. Individuals trying to break into sales were often placed into poorly structured roles, handed a script, given minimal training, and told to figure it out. Too many capable people developed bad habits early or left the profession entirely, not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked the right foundation to execute. Finding those diamonds in the rough was nearly impossible.

Today, Fuel Sales brings these insights together through two focused solutions. Fuel Sales Academy develops sales talent the right way. Students receive real-world experience, structured training, and ongoing coaching so individuals can build the habits required to execute at a high level. FuelK12 helps growth-stage companies build and scale reliable demand generation engines by combining strategy, systems, and hands-on execution tailored to the K–12 market.

We believe the future of sales belongs to organizations that can execute consistently, not just occasionally. When you pair the right systems with well-developed talent, you don’t just create pipeline, you create momentum, opportunity, and a more predictable path to growth.

FUEL SALES LEADERSHIP

Daniel O’Reilly

CEO & Founder

Lonnie Hansen

COO

Zach Spain

Growth Director

Hilary Shanahan-Scharneck

Director of Business Development

FUELK12 STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM

Shannon McGuire

Account Manager

Jason Brown

Sales Operations Manager

Brittany Johnson

Data Analyst

Sean Nario

Campaign Operations Specialist

Olivia Mohr

Campaign Content Specialist

COACHES

Eric Falvey

Business Development Manager

Matthew Cantrelle

Business Development Manager

Hailey Rebstock

Business Development Manager

ACADEMY RECRUITING & CANDIDATE COORDINATION

Laurelle Rozasatti

Recruiter & Placement Coordinator

Erika Roland

Candidate Success Coordinator