Our Approach

Silas Tate partners and associates are strategic and operational, but above all we are visionary pragmatists. Our people have lived where you live, dealt with the hard issues, survived on a ever decreasing budget and had tough people to deal with. Above all, we believe it is our mission to bring value.

Silas Tate brings value through:

1. Innovative Strategy
2. Speed
3. Simple & Straightforward

We are honest, forthright individuals who act with integrity and know-how.

Our Story

The roots of Silas Tate go all the way back to 1997 when our founding partner, Doug Whittenburg was asked by Sprint PCS to leave Ernst & Young and run the implementation of retail strategy and operations during the startup. Our predecessor company, Brooklyn Group, Inc. was formed as a business and IT consultancy focused on retail and distribution companies with their full compliment of technology and strategy needs. We had great client  successes for 9 years and the firm was shuttered for personal reasons. Silas Tate was formed again with many of the same principles only enhanced with another 15 years of experience.

Meet the Team

Doug Whittenburg

Founder & CEO

Seasoned technical strategist, business solutions architect and dynamic leader specializing in acquisitions, high growth, turnaround, and stand-up companies. Expertise in data engineering, big data and data analytics. Proven excellence in application development to deliver content and insights consumed in the client’s preferred method of delivery. Architect and implementer of leading technologies like cloud computing, enterprise scalable platforms, and advanced privacy and security solutions. Creator of successful monetized data products and APIs, industry disruptive software products,  transformative automation & integration, and process optimization on an enterprise scale. Led multiple carveouts and acquisition integrations to successful conclusions.

Mark Pawlowski

Transformation & Innovation Manager

A seasoned professional with a multifaceted skill set, spanning roles as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Senior Project Manager, Technical BA and carve-out specialist. Successfully spearheaded enterprise application selections and implementations, Implemented application platforms, managed cross-functional application development teams, and played an instrumental role in the development of revenue-generating products that have generated millions in greenfield revenue. Comprehensive knowledge extends to Salesforce, NetSuite, Sugar Market, Dynamics 365, and a wide array of other applications, allowing expert orchestrate integration and optimization of complex integrations. Led transformative initiatives, including cloud migrations, process improvement projects, and Scrum teams, all while crafting strategic roadmaps and championing new product initiatives. Proven record of successful carveouts, numerous high-impact implementations, and the management of $10 million programs.  Extensive experience collaborating with M&A and private equity firms demonstrates ability to navigate intricate business landscapes with finesse.