For over four decades, Wittenbach has delivered cash automation, physical security and electronic security products to regional community and nationally known banks, credit unions and financial institutions with over 2,000 branches. The company’s branch transformation solutions help improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, reduce costs and ensure regulatory compliance. Let’s Chat >>
Today, Wittenbach is on a mission to put the customer at the center helping banks and credit unions transform how they service customers in the branch. With decades providing proven products and integrity-driven solutions and support, Wittenbach has the experience, knowledge and expertise to solve customers’ biggest branch transformation challenges.
Based in Maryland, the company partners with leading manufacturers including Hyosung, Verint, DMP, Hamilton Safe and more to service customers such as Truist, M&T, Huntington Bank, Navy FCU and State Employees' Credit Union of North Carolina throughout the Midwest and East Coast.
Our Leadership Team
As President & CEO of Wittenbach Knut Fenner has responsibility for the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the company. He has over 30 years of industry experience and over 20 years of P&L leadership of lower middle market companies in domestic and international markets. Knut received a bachelor’s degree in Germany and has an Executive MBA from Rutgers Business School.
Knut Fenner
President & CEO
Matt has responsibility for overseeing the financial, risk management, and contract functions for the company. Matt joined Wittenbach in 2004. Matt holds a BS Degree in Accounting from Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business, an MBA from the University of Baltimore’s Merrick School of Business, and he is a Certified Public Accountant.
Matthew Kropp
CFO
Don oversees the Service Division with responsibility from northern Pennsylvania to Florida. He also oversees our subcontracted service in states outside our core footprint. Don has over three decades of industry experience and has been with Wittenbach since 1988. He has been a President’s Club winner multiple times.
Don Hartman
SVP, Service
Dan is responsible for the Technical Support department and Warehousing team. He directs the technical training of all field service representatives and oversees our in-house depot repair services and inventory management programs. Dan has been with Wittenbach since 1989.
Dan Augustyniak
SVP, Support Services
Suzanne implements and maintains a comprehensive Human Resources Department for the company. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Communications and completed her PHR and SPHR certifications in Human Resources. She previously worked at First Union National Bank and has been with Wittenbach since 2001.
Suzanne Soullaird
SVP, Human Resources
Nathan oversees our Sales Division. Prior to joining Wittenbach in 2004 Nathan was a consultant at Accenture and a product manager at BP. He earned his MBA in 2004. Nathan was VP, Sales Manager of Glory products prior to being promoted to SVP, Sales Division in January of 2013.
Nathan Derr
SVP, Sales
Doug supervises the Sales Division’s Key Accounts Team. Doug joined Wittenbach in 2008 when we acquired his installation company Steele Services. Doug has 20 years of industry experience and is a Navy veteran.
Douglas Steele
SVP, Key Accounts
Lew is responsible for the installation division. IST (Integration Solutions Team) provides integration of our customers systems as well as providing them new solutions to ensure quality end-products. Lew has over 25 years industry experience in rigging, installation and electronic security. He is well versed in project and installation management.
Lew McAllister
SVP, Integrations Solutions Team
Barry is responsible for IT, oversight of the company’s development initiatives, and continuous process improvement. He has over two decades of experience with MBNA America, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Barry has been with Wittenbach since 2011 and is a certified Six Sigma Black-Belt.
Barry Devlin
SVP, Process Automation and Development
Jeff joined Wittenbach in 2022 and oversees the Technical Operations group, responsible for Managed Services in support of Systems Integration efforts. Since 1997, Jeff was the co-owner and Chief Technology Officer of The Gilbertson Group. In addition to numerous vendor certifications, Jeff holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an MBA from Villanova University, and is NICET Level IV certified in Fire Alarm Systems.
Jeff Gilbertson SVP, Technical Operations
Our Board Members
Don Charlton is Chairman of the Board of Wittenbach and both a Deal and Operating Partner at Argosy Private Equity. He has over 30 years’ experience as a C-Suite executive for venture and private equity backed companies. Don earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton, an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and is a CPA. He is a member of Argosy Private Equity’s Investment Committee.
Don Charlton
Chairman of the Board
Todd Phillips is a board member of Wittenbach and an Operating Partner for Argosy Capital. Todd has over two decades of experience as CEO, COO and CFO of private-equity backed businesses. In addition to his work with Wittenbach, Todd serves on various private-equity backed boards. Todd received accounting and finance degrees from the University of Kentucky.
Todd Phillips
DIRECTOR
Roger founded Wittenbach in 1974. He is an owner and active member of the Board of Directors and continues to provide strategic leadership for the company. He also continues to maintain key customer and partner relationships that were developed over his 48 years leading the business.
Roger A. Wittenbach
Director and Chairman Emeritus
David is a former CEO of Wittenbach, an owner, and an active member of the Board of Directors. Prior to his 12 years with Wittenbach, he spent over 30 years in the financial industry with MNC Financial, MBNA America and Bank of America.
David Kot
DIRECTOR
Rob is the former President & Chief Operating Officer of Howard Bank until its acquisition by FNB. Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of First Mariner Bank. He served as a member of both organizations’ Board of Directors. Rob began his 30-year career in banking with Mercantile Bank and has spent time at PNC, Wilmington Trust and M&T.
