COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2025--
TeamDynamix, a leader in service management and workflow automation software, has announced the appointment of Rod Mathews as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a proven track record of scaling businesses through customer-first acceleration, he brings a vision to drive the expansion of the TeamDynamix platform to help address IT complexity with agility, automation and AI.
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Mathews has a history of success in scaling SaaS companies through transformative growth. Most recently he was CEO at Axcient, a business continuity and disaster recovery software company where he focused on innovation and market acceleration leading to its acquisition by ConnectWise late last year. During his tenure, Axcient’s growth rate tripled driven by the expansion of the market-leading x360 platform focused on the MSP market. As a 30-year tech industry veteran, he has held leadership positions across R&D, marketing, corporate development and general management with Barracuda Networks, EMC, Data Domain and NetApp.
“I am thrilled to be joining TeamDynamix at such a pivotal time,” states Mathews. “The company has a strong reputation for delivering impactful solutions that drive real value while fostering a strong customer community. I believe the best roadmaps are built by actively listening to customers and solving their most pressing challenges. My approach is grounded in customer-first acceleration, focusing on engaging with the client base while anticipating emerging market trends.”
Rod is joining the company following the retirement of Ken Benvenuto, who successfully drove the company through tremendous growth over the past 7 years. With a 400% increase in the customer base, a 98.6% gross retention rate and a 600% increase in revenue under Benvenuto’s tenure, the company is poised for exponential growth as it continues to build out its platform to address the evolving needs of the market.
Under Mathews’ leadership, TeamDynamix will build on this strong foundation, further innovating its platform and services to help customers adapt and thrive while meeting increased demand for capacity and agility. “As we expand our platform and capabilities, the focus is on building flexible and efficient solutions that leverage AI-driven automation to help organizations reduce IT complexity. I eagerly look forward to the incredible opportunities ahead and all that we will accomplish together."
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Rod Mathews, CEO, TeamDynamix
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t remember hearing boos from his home crowd during his brilliant 13-year career in Milwaukee.
It happened Tuesday midway through the Bucks’ 139-106 loss to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was playing without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.
“I’ve never been a part of something like that before,” Antetokounmpo said after the game. “Something new for me.”
The two-time MVP responded the same way he has whenever he’s been booed on the road. After making a driving layup and drawing a foul in the opening minute of the third quarter, Antetokounmpo offered a thumbs-down gesture and booed back.
“When I get booed, I boo back,” Antetokounmpo said. “I’ve been doing it all season.”
Those boos poured down after Milwaukee trailed 76-45 at the break. Never before in franchise history had the Timberwolves built such a big halftime lead in a road game.
Antetokounmpo acknowledged the Bucks’ effort was low Tuesday. He also expanded on why the boos bothered him.
“I don’t think it’s fair,” Antetokounmpo said. “But everybody has their opinion to do what they want to do. I’m not going to tell them what to do and how they should act when we don’t play hard or win, or we lose games or we’re not where we’re supposed to be. And I don’t think anybody has the right to tell me how I should act on the basketball court after I’ve been here 13 years and I’m basically the all-time leader in everything.”
The Bucks’ latest loss came as they approach the midway point of a season that hasn’t met their expectations.
Milwaukee (17-23) is 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, meaning the Bucks would have to rally in the second half just to reach the play-in round of the postseason. That’s a precipitous fall for a team that has made nine straight playoff appearances and won the NBA title in 2021.
The Bucks’ precarious position means they can’t afford to have performances like the one they delivered against a short-handed Minnesota team Tuesday. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers blamed it on “dead legs” after the game, noting the Bucks had just returned from a four-game trip and are about to go back on the road for their next two contests.
“Dead legs cannot be an excuse,” Antetokounmpo said. “We have to be better.”
Antetokounmpo noted that the improvement must start with him, though he delivered 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists on Tuesday. He was asked how the Bucks could step up in the second half to put themselves back in playoff position.
“Playing hard,” Antetokounmpo said. “Playing the right way. Playing selfless basketball, which we don’t. I don’t know. I really don’t know. Those three things are important. I know that they’re important for you to win. Right now there’s so many things that we can do better. Let’s just start by, ’Can we just play harder? Can we just play the right way? Can we create advantages for the next player? Can we just play for our teammate, play for the team, play for ourselves?' Let’s start with that, and I think everything will follow.”
Antetokounmpo has offered similar messages after other losses this season, but the Bucks still haven’t put it all together. They haven’t won more than two straight games at any point this season.
“Maybe we are not connected as much as we should,” Antetokounmpo said. “Maybe my voice is just a broken record and guys are just tired and guys might tend to do what they want to do. I don’t know. But as a leader, it doesn’t matter. Being a leader is the same thing as being a dad. You have to keep on being available, being consistent with your words and your actions over and over and over again. One day you hope the message is going to go through.”
In the meantime, Antetokounmpo says he will keep responding to boos the same way, no matter who’s doing the jeering.
“I thrive through adversity,” Antetokounmpo said. “I thrive when people don’t believe in me. Doesn’t matter if I’m on the road, if I’m at home, if I’m at my family dinner, if I’m at a practice facility against my teammate.”
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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves' Julius Randle and Naz Reid during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts aftetr being fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
