About Alined.
At Alined Consulting , we’re redefining what it means to be a true partner in IT execution. As a Chicago-based IT and AI consulting firm, we help mid-market and enterprise organizations execute across Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Data & Analytics, Cloud & Infrastructure, and End-User Services.
We combine the speed and agility of elite technology staffing with the discipline & precision of enterprise-grade consulting—delivering rapid momentum today and building capability for tomorrow.
We’re not a resume shop. We’re not inflated consultants. We’re fueled by our network. We’re operators—seasoned technology professionals who roll up our sleeves and get to work.
From AI strategy and implementation to mission-critical project teams, data-driven roadmaps, cloud transformation, application development & last-mile technology hires, we move with intent.
Our Partners
Chicago, IL
Company HQ
Satellite offices across the nation
Fortune 500
Trusted Partner
Execution without compromise.
100M
IT Outcomes
Proven results. Unmatched impact.
Engineered for Future
Our consulting services provide strategic direction and execution support—helping IT leaders navigate complexity, align priorities, and sustain long-term impact through modern architecture, governance, and delivery excellence.
Results Focused
Our staffing solutions deliver high-performance teams with urgency, sourcing pre-vetted, elite technical talent who don’t just integrate, but elevate your delivery rhythm and execution capacity.
Network Fueled
Through ELEVATE—our curated leadership network—we connect senior IT leaders and emerging talent to foster shared growth, surface fresh insights, and power our talent pipeline.
Why Clients Trust Alined.
With deep expertise in AI, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data & Application Development, ALINED helps IT leaders execute at pace, evolve with purpose, and stay ahead of what’s next.
A single point of accountability across consulting and staffing
A network-fueled bench of proven experts, ready to deploy
Execution discipline built into every phase—no fluff, no handoffs
Clear alignment to your priorities, urgency, & growth roadmap
Leadership Team
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Tom Parker
Co-Founder & CEO
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Brendon Cody
Co-Founder & President
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Bethany Wilterdink
Director & Co-Chair, ELEVATE
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Jim Brubaker
Sr. Director, Consulting Services
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Travis Winar
Director, Consulting Services
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Conner Rockhold
Director, Consulting Services
Core Values
Our values guide everything we do.
Partnerships First means we lead with trust and transparency—because real impact starts with real relationships.
Divergent Thinking fuels our ability to solve complex problems with creativity and agility.
Resolute Accountability ensures we always deliver—no excuses, just outcomes.
