Kathlene E. Thiel, MBA, M&AMI, CVA, CBI

Kathy is an accomplished professional with over 45 years of business management experience and ownership. She began her career in sales and marketing at blue chip companies Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and AT&T.

Her entrepreneurial spirit was the force behind her move to purchase a continuing education firm, The Knowledge Network, growing it over 14 years of ownership, and ultimately leading it through a successful sale.

Her experience selling The Knowledge Network uncovered a passion for business transaction advisement which led Kathy to establish ThielGroup in 2008. As Founder, Kathy has advised and successfully closed deals for dozens of companies across myriad industries.

Kathy holds a BA in Economics from Union College in Schenectady, and an MBA from Union Graduate College (now Clarkson University). As a graduate student, she achieved membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society for academic excellence. She is accredited as a Certified Business Intermediary by the International Business Brokers Association, an M&A Master Intermediary by M&A Source, and a Certified Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

Kathy currently serves on the board of the M&A Source (masource.org) and is Chair-Elect for the 2025 term. She is also a member of Women Presidents Organization (women-presidents.com').

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Kathy has held leadership positions in various community organizations including the Humane Society of the Capital Region, Regional Food Bank of NENY, and Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, among others.

Kathy can be reached via phone at 518.599.0219 x302 or via email at kthiel@thielgroup.com.