Our core team brings decades of hands-on experience guiding leaders through moments of complexity, growth, and transformation.
Our Core Team
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Wendy Kristek
CO-FOUNDER, CEO
Wendy is a T Exponents co-founder with 30+ years of consulting experience. Her areas of practice are Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain, Contract Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
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William Joga
CO-FOUNDER, CAO
William, co-founder of T Exponents, brings 25+ years of consulting and operational expertise. He excels in IT Transformations, System Integrations, and Program Management, driving strategic oversight and operational excellence.
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Ken Nowak
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ken has 30+ years of consulting, program management, & SaaS experience. Areas of expertise are Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail, Transportation, Sales & Marketing Automation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Telecommunications.
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Justin Civitts
PARTNER
Justin has 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. This includes business development as well as consulting on large scale projects, corporate relocations, complex property valuations, litigation support, and property tax appeal work.
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Kevin Dermody
PARTNER
Kevin is a Program/Project Manager with 12+ years of experience using business process improvement techniques within the construction and manufacturing industries. He is OSHA, PSM, and PMP certified.
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Madeline Thielman
OPERATIONS & COMMS LEAD
Madeline supports client engagements and internal operations through strong coordination, attention to detail, and a structured approach. She helps ensure well-organized workshops, clear communication, and actionable outcomes across teams.
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Jason Brotman
SENIOR RETAIL STRATEGIST
Jason has 25+ years of experience in program management, retail strategy, and business operations. He drives cross-functional programs and go-to-market efforts, with experience as a founder and operator.
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