About Stratify
About Kevin Demers - Founder, Stratify Consulting
With nearly a decade at Veracross - including a pivotal role in the development, growth, and support of the Payments product - I bring a combination of deep product knowledge, operational expertise, and hands-on problem solving to independent schools. I have partnered directly with hundreds of schools worldwide, supporting CFOs, controllers, business office teams, IT leaders, admissions, and advancement staff through mission-critical workflows and system challenges.
Stratify Consulting was created to give schools direct access to this level of expertise without the delays, limitations, or overhead of a large software vendor. My work sits at the intersection of payments, business office operations, and cross-department systems alignment, giving schools a strategic partner who understands not just how Veracross works, but how independent school operations actually function in the real world.
With years of experience with implementations, consulting, and everything in between, I understand the realities unique and challenges independent schools face. I ensure every engagement leads to clearer processes, stronger systems, and more confident operations. Stratify exists to help schools move forward with stability, insight, and tailored solutions that truly fit.
What I Specialize In
Payments & Billing Expertise – Tuition management, receivables, online payments, reconciliation, and best-practice configurations.
Business Office Optimization – Modernizing workflows, improving efficiency, and reducing friction across processes and teams.
System Implementations & Restructures – Guiding Veracross schools through complex transitions, data integrity improvements, and architecture decisions.
Cross-System Alignment – Creating clean, connected workflows across Business Office, Admissions, Advancement, and all other operations involving payments.
Interim & Fractional Support – Flexible capacity for teams that need immediate expertise or long-term partnership using Veracross SIS.
Reporting & Analytics – Custom reports, models, and forecasts that support daily workflows, financial accuracy, and strategic decision-making - including budgeting, audits, monthly closes, and long-range planning - built in a scalable and reliable manner.
Direct Parent/Payer Support - Put your parents in touch with a system expert to resolve issues and answer complex questions.
My Approach
I combine strategic clarity with a collaborative, practical style. Schools bring me in because they need someone who can quickly understand their systems, diagnose the root causes of operational challenges, and deliver solutions that work in day-to-day practice - not just on paper.
I’m committed to fast turnaround, transparent communication, and tailored support that respects each school’s unique structure and priorities.
Why Schools Work With Me
Because I’ve been in the trenches with them:
Ensuring schools get the most value from their systems by tailoring settings and options to fit specific and often complex operational needs
Configuration optimization, cleanup, and confusion during handoff from Implementation to Support after go-live
Training and onboarding new business office staff during transitions or turnover
System structure reviews to diagnose and resolve complex or recurring issues
Interim business office or payments management
Late-season billing pressure
Reconciliation issues
Increasing complexity and capacity constraints
Cross-team misalignment
Workflow breakdowns
Experience and expertise speaking directly with parents and payers