DBSI Announces Partnership With Saltee Co to Expand Professional Services Capabilities

DBSI and Saltee Co join forces to strengthen people-first transformation for their clients, helping banks and credit unions train, lead, and deliver best-in-class client experiences.

National design-build leader DBSI announces a strategic partnership with Saltee Co, a growth, talent, and advisory-focused consulting firm, to upgrade the impact of DBSI’s Professional Services offering and expand its I.D.E.A.S. Training Platform.

DBSI and Saltee Co will combine people-first transformation expertise with advisory and talent consulting to help financial institutions build stronger teams, improve service consistency, and accelerate the shift from transactional interactions to advisory relationships.

“At DBSI, we’ve always believed the heart of transformation isn’t just the space or the technology, it’s the people delivering the experience every day,” said EJ Kritz, Chief Experience Officer at DBSI. “This partnership with Saltee Co strengthens our ability to equip leaders and frontline teams with practical tools, training, and coaching that turn strategy into behavior, and behavior into measurable client experience outcomes.”

Unlocking increased value for financial institutions

The DBSI and Saltee Co partnership aligns two teams fully dedicated to the community banking industry to deliver a true value-add solution for both new and existing clients. Saltee Co brings tried-and-true experience in growth, talent, and advisory services to help organizations create impact, develop their teams, and guide future efforts.

“DBSI has built an incredible reputation in helping banks and credit unions transform how they show up for their clients. We’re excited to partner in a way that combines our areas of expertise to elevate leadership, strengthen team performance, and help institutions build a culture that matches the experience they’re investing in,” said Todd Weiden, CEO and Founder of Saltee Co.

The partnership strengthens how institutions are supported, starting with a clear understanding of what matters most to their teams and communities, and then delivering a differentiated, tailored approach that clients feel in day-to-day execution:

• A fully customized approach that meets institutions where they are, and builds a plan around their goals, teams, and communities.
• Client experience improvements that help teams deliver a more consistent, confident experience from the branch to the boardroom.
• Growth-minded strategy and guidance, bringing a practical advisory lens to help prioritize what matters most and move faster with clarity.
• Stronger service execution, translating strategy into day-to-day behaviors and repeatable standards that teams can actually adopt.
• Leadership development and coaching, strengthening the leaders who drive consistency, accountability, and culture through organizational change.

Financial institutions can learn more by visiting dbsi.com/banking/people-processes or by contacting our team directly at info@dbsi.com.

About DBSI

DBSI is a leading retail transformation firm specializing in design-build, digital signage, experiential marketing, service, and equipment. For over 25 years, the company’s commitment to excellence has revolutionized retail experiences through a comprehensive blend of architecture, interior design, technology, and a people-first methodology. A trusted partner for thousands of projects across the United States, DBSI is honored as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies, recognized in the 2025 America’s Credit Unions Diamond Awards, a winner in the 2026 Global Digital Signage awards, and recently featured in the 2026 People and Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate. To learn more, explore DBSI’s website or connect on LinkedIn.

About Saltee Co

Saltee Co is a growth, talent + advisory partner focused on helping you grow relationships, develop coaches + build leaders. This is rooted on a foundation of accountability, culture + leadership. By bringing unique ideation, innovative creation + intentional execution, we are focused to ensure your organization exceeds its strategic goals. Built on decades of hands on leadership, strategic implementation + executional ownership, Saltee Co will impact your team beyond simply exceeding goals, we want to ensure it drives sustainable growth for your future as well. To learn more, explore Saltee Co’s website or connect on LinkedIn.