About Us
Proverbial Partners: Your Trusted Advisor in IT Transformation
In today's complex IT landscape, businesses need more than just vendors—they need trusted advisors who understand their unique challenges.
That's where we come in. We specialize in navigating the most pressing IT challenges facing organizations today: enhancing cloud observability and security, streamlining operations during major transitions like the VMware integration, implementing AI-powered cloud solutions, developing AI-native applications, and executing seamless migrations across cloud environments.
What sets us apart is our consultative approach. We don't just implement technology—we align it with your business objectives to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. Our team of experts becomes an extension of yours, providing the specialized skills you need without the overhead of building that expertise in-house.
Whether you're a CIO looking to strengthen your security posture, an IT Manager navigating vendor changes, or a development leader seeking to leverage AI capabilities, Proverbial Partners delivers tailored solutions that address your specific pain points and help you achieve measurable results.
Partner with us and transform your IT landscape from a cost center into a strategic business driver.
Our Senior Team
Todd Funk - Senior Partner
With a wealth of experience in strategic development, Todd is an entrepreneurial leader known for his keen business insight, emotional intelligence, and agile approach to leadership. Over three decades, Todd has significantly contributed to business growth, brand development, and nurturing collaborative and effective workplace culture.
He has successfully led initiatives across many areas, including Executive Leadership, Operations, Finance, HR, Risk and Contracts, Sales, Marketing and IT.
Todd places customer satisfaction at the heart of business success and is equally committed to employee well-being, seeing both as key to any company’s standing in the market. His commitment to organizational excellence is evident in his mandate for consistent adaptability and measurable performance within a transparently accountable structure.
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Keith Ward - Senior Partner
Meet Keith Ward, an accomplished entrepreneur and tech expert with a 15-year tenure in board positions and a 30-year record in executive leadership. Known for integrating cutting-edge tech to drive business objectives, Keith has a track record of leveraging advanced systems for substantial corporate achievements.
With a knack for blending technological innovation with global business strategy, Keith has undertaken groundbreaking work in the UK, Australia, and domestically thorught the US. He has set up robust, cost-effective IT systems and applications, demonstrating expertise across IT and network infrastructure, project management, and the nuances of international fiscal management.
At Proverbial Partners, Keith brings a wealth of business savvy and technical proficiency. He’s adept at spearheading mergers, initiating pivotal transformation, and refining processes, all of which have tangibly boosted efficiency and financial performance.
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Tony Porter - Senior Partner
Tony Porter is a highly accomplished senior sales and marketing expert with over 25 years of experience. He has a rich background in global business strategy, from leadership roles across diverse markets.
Tony has honed skills to create highly effective go-to-market messaging that customers understand. He has mastered the art of creating end-to-end sales processes and practices that consistently drive business success. .
He possesses a broad understanding of tools instrumental in delivering tangible sales and marketing success. From CRM systems to marketing automation platforms and analytics tools, Tony's expertise allows him to craft data-driven approaches that resonate with customers and yield measured results.
He streamlines processes, identifies key insights, and implements solutions that align with business goals.
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Joel Hoffman - Senior Partner
Joel Hoffman is an experienced vCIO consultant with a deep understanding of how to align IT strategy with business objectives. With a keen insight into technology trends and a solid IT project planning and management foundation, Joel excels in guiding organizations towards their goals through effective IT solutions.
His expertise spans various crucial areas, including communication and collaboration platforms (UCaaS, CCaas), cloud computing and storage, as well as infrastructure, networking and security (IaaS). Joel is adept at leveraging cloud collaboration tools such as Microsoft, Google, and Zoom to enhance productivity and connectivity within organizations.
Furthermore, Joel brings a strong background in IT budgeting, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to support business initiatives. His proficiency in disaster recovery and business continuity as well as planning backup and recovery strategies, underscores his commitment to safeguarding data and maintaining operational resilience.
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