About Sales Xceleration

Sales Xceleration began with a simple idea: to provide small and mid-sized businesses with experienced sales leadership on a fractional basis. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted name, with over 200 Advisors across the U.S., Canada, and the UK helping businesses achieve sustainable sales success.

Through constant innovation, exemplary market leadership, and a service-focused mentality Sales Xceleration has grown into an organization recognized as the leading Outsourced Sales Leadership Company.

As we look to the future, we are committed to continued growth, innovation, and international expansion, while maintaining our focus on empowering both businesses and sales leaders. Our leadership team, with decades of experience, drives this vision forward.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Kelly Crandall

Kelly Crandall, Visionary​

Kelly serves a dual role as Visionary and Sales Xceleration Advisor. With extensive experience in sales leadership, she has played a key role in revolutionizing how our Advisors accelerate growth for their clients. By blending cutting-edge technology with deep sales insights, she has helped shape the future of sales leadership at the company.

Kate Foellinger

Kate Foellinger, Controller

Kate excels in managing financial operations with precision and strategic foresight. Her expertise helps maintain the company’s financial health while focusing on process efficiency and financial integrity. Her collaborate approach enables her to deliver crucial insights to the leadership team that support sound decision-making and drive overall success.

Tom Gardner

Tom Gardner, Chief Community Officer (CCO)

Tom serves a dual role as CCO and Sales Xceleration Advisor. He is dedicated to fostering strong relationships and engagement within the company’s Advisor community. His role focuses on building and nurturing a vital network of Advisors, clients, and partners, ensuring that Sales Xceleration remains a collaborative and influential force in sales leadership.

Brandi Johnson

Brandi Johnson, VP of Marketing

Brandi drives the company’s brand strategy with creative vision and marketing expertise. Focused on developing marketing initiatives that help Advisors connect with their target audiences while enhancing brand visibility to fuel growth. She is instrumental in aligning marketing efforts with the company’s vision, ensuring a cohesive and impactful approach to driving business success.

Maura Kautsky

Maura Kautsky, President

Maura leads Sales Xceleration with a dynamic blend of strategic insight and operational expertise. As the steady force that unites the leadership team, she drives the company’s success by fostering organizational clarity, communication, and consistency. Through her leadership, Maura filters and aligns the Visionary’s ideas, removing obstacles and ensuring focus and resolution across the organization.

Michael Nolan

Michael Nolan, Private Equity Development Director

Michael leads Sales Xceleration’s private equity initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of growth strategies for portfolio companies. He works closely with Outsourced VPs of Sales, guiding them to implement pre- and post-acquisition assessments, 100-day plans, and value enhancement strategies. By providing leadership and strategic direction, Michael ensures that the sales processes are optimized and aligned with long-term business goals, positioning companies for sustainable growth and successful exits.

Alison Palmer

Alison Palmer, Director of Operations

Alison is pivotal in optimizing processes and driving operational efficiency. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, she ensures the seamless execution of daily operations, enabling the team to meet and exceed its goals. She is also instrumental in onboarding new Advisors, providing them with the tools and support to succeed.

Kendall Snyder

Kendall Snyder, Chief Recruiting Officer (CRO)

Kendall serves as the CRO at Amplify Recruiting, overseeing our wholly-owned recruiting firm dedicated to helping organizations expand their teams. From sales and operations to recruiting and client success, she exceptionally leads all aspects of Amplify Recruiting. With a wealth of experience in the staffing industry, she excels in building high-performing teams, delivering top-notch client service, and driving business growth.

Daniel Steyn

Daniel Steyn, Chief Development Officer

Daniel serves a dual role of Chief Development Officer and Advisor. He drives the company’s growth initiatives with a focus on innovation and expansion. His expertise in development and strategic planning positions Sales Xceleration to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, continually enhancing its offerings. While also playing a pivotal role in the recruitment and selection of our new Advisors.

Curt Wible

Curt Wible, Chief Financial Officer

Curt expertly manages the company’s financial strategy and operations with a focus on sustainability and growth. His strategic financial oversight enables the company to maintain fiscal health while supporting its ambitious goals and expansion efforts.