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20-05-2025
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Konica Minolta's Laura Blackmer Named to 2025 Women of the Channel Power 100 List
President of Dealer Sales Celebrates Seventh Year on Esteemed List RAMSEY, NJ / / May 20, 2025 / Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales as one of the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 100. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential leaders chosen from the CRN® 2025 Women of the Channel list. The Power 100 recognizes some of the most influential women leaders from technology vendors and distributors who consistently contribute their advocacy and expertise to advancing the channel. Blackmer joined Konica Minolta's executive leadership team in December 2017 as Senior Vice President, Dealer Sales, and was promoted to President, Dealer Sales in 2022. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company's extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT Services. Blackmer has been awarded "Best Female Executive" eight times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report's annual awards which highlight excellence in business technology. She ranked on Tiger Paw Software's Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry list two years in a row. Blackmer has been named to CRN's Women of the Channel list seven times, is a five-time Channel Chief and two-time CRN Inclusive Channel Leader. Blackmer also serves on the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) Board of Directors. "I am extremely grateful for this recognition from CRN, which represents the dedication female leaders in our industry have to improving outcomes in the channel," said Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta. "Working with our channel partners is incredibly rewarding. Our shared commitment to fostering strong relationships and overcoming obstacles has been the cornerstone of our success. I am truly honored to be part of this community." "We are thrilled to see Laura continually recognized for her exceptional leadership and industry knowledge that helps ensure the success of our dealer partners," said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. "Laura's work makes an incredible impact, both within our organization and in the channel. Her strategic guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in driving growth. Congratulations to Laura and all the 2025 Women of the Channel awardees." CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel and Power 100 lists are featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online at About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.'s (Konica Minolta) journey started more than 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation through its expansive Intelligent Connected Workplace portfolio. Its business technology offerings include IT Services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. 2025 marks Konica Minolta's 20th anniversary in production print, for which it celebrates "20 Years of Excellence, Innovation and Impact," and continues to lead the way in digital commercial printing. This year also commemorates 20 years of Konica Minolta's bizhub brand. Over the past two decades, the bizhub series has revolutionized office technology and redefined how businesses operate. It has continuously evolved to meet the needs of modern workplaces, fueled by advances in technology and a commitment to innovation. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2025 America's Best Large Employers list, included on CRN's MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eighteen consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence's BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta online and follow it on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter. About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Konica Minolta Contact Maggie GrandeKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., SOURCE: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-05-2025
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CRN Honors 6 Logicalis Leaders as Women of the Channel for 2025
Andrea Marin, Jessica Soqui, Alison Bartalino, Melissa Hooker, Michelle Baran and Carrie Grimsley recognized for their key channel successes. TROY, Mich., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named six of its leaders to the Women of the Channel list for 2025: Andrea Marin, Chief Financial Officer; Jessica Soqui, Senior Vice President of Services; Alison Bartalino, Vice President of Finance & Controller; Melissa Hooker, Director of Managed Services Operations; Michelle Baran, National Partner Marketing Manager; and Carrie Grimsley, National Partner Marketing Manager for Hybrid Data Center. The annual list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. Marin and Soqui were also honored as part of the 2025 Channel Power 100 Solution Provider list, an elite subset of prominent leaders selected from the broader list. The recognition underscores the key role each woman plays in the continuous improvement and enhancement of Logicalis' service delivery, ensuring solutions remain integral to customer operations. They are included alongside other innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. "We are thrilled for Andrea, Jessica, Alison, Melissa, Michelle and Carrie's well-deserved recognition as Women of the Channel," said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. "Each makes strides daily as Architects of Change™, and this award underscores the valuable role each play in ensuring we are not just meeting our customers' expectations but exceeding them." As Chief Financial Officer, Marin leads the company's financial strategy and verifies alignment with parent company, Logicalis Group. She plays a key role in making strategic investments and is an essential partner to the sales organization, supporting Logicalis customers and ensuring the company's strategy meets their needs. In her role as Senior Vice President of Services, Soqui is responsible for all delivery functions from the managed and professional services teams and service desk organization. She is committed to fostering an environment where customer and employees thrive, underscoring her passion for delivering an exceptional experience. Bartalino develops and implements strategies that support corporate goals and financial objectives while working within the constraints of time, cost, and risk control in her role as Vice President of Finance & Controller. She also cultivates strategic partnerships, fosters cross-collaboration within teams, and works on finding creative solutions that satisfy customer needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility. As Director of Managed Services Operations, Hooker uses the power of Artificial Intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) to drive the modernization of the company's managed services operating model, utilizing automation and proactive problem management to deliver enhanced value to customers. She plays a crucial role in implementing and driving new automation solutions for customers, resulting in improved efficiency and KPIs, and expanding solutions that enhance Logicalis' managed services portfolio. In her role as National Partner Marketing Manager, Baran leads the collaboration and development of marketing plans to empower the company's partners. She concentrates on networking, collaboration and security, while also rolling out global solutions to the US. Leveraging her strong relationships with partners, Baran ensures a shared understanding of their joint value proposition, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and delivering unified messaging to customers. Grimsley is responsible for collaborating and building marketing plans to support Logicalis' partners in her role as National Partner Marketing Manager for Hybrid Data Center. Beyond designing demand generation campaigns and events that fuel partner growth and revenue, she focuses on strengthening relationships with new partners, playing a pivotal role in driving Logicalis' strategic expansion. "It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success." The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn About Logicalis USWe are Architects of Change™. We help organizations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimize operations, reduce risk and empower employees. As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including; availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability. Our 7000+ 'Architects of Change' are based in 27 countries around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. Logicalis has annualized revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Logicalis
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12-05-2025
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Verinext's Wendy Goins Spotlighted on CRN®'s 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider List
Verinext's Vice President of Marketing Honored, for the Fifth Time, for Leadership and Channel Excellence PHILADELPHIA, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verinext, the company that delivers transformative business outcomes through technology and services for everything that comes next, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Wendy Goins, Vice President of Marketing, as an honoree, for the fifth year in a row, on the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential solution provider leaders chosen from the CRN® 2025 Women of the Channel list. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and customers. Wendy Goins continues to show her dedication to the channel through her leadership, work ethic, results, and internal programs that aim to support the women around her. Just recently, Goins and Verinext's Hope Pickett launched VeriHer, an initiative created to begin meaningful conversations, foster new connections, and inspire a space for real collaboration and support across all teams. "Wendy is a true leader who continues to shape the direction and success of Verinext," said Ashby Lincoln, President of Verinext. "Her vision, drive, and deep commitment to both our team and the channel have been key to our continued evolution. I'm thrilled to see her recognized for the impact she makes every day; it's a well-earned and well-deserved honor." The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country's most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their customers and technology partners thrive. "It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success." The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at About VerinextVerinext delivers transformative business outcomes through technology and services so customers are ready for everything that comes next. From intelligently automating time-consuming tasks and protecting data assets to securing infrastructure and improving customer experiences, Verinext activates the innovation that makes technology truly work so businesses can make their next move with confidence. Verinext is the new name for the combination of Anexinet, Veristor, Light Networks and SereneIT. With five offices across the south and northeast, Verinext is backed by Mill Point Capital LLC. Learn more at About The Channel CompanyThe Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn.© 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Verinext Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-05-2025
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Susan Leveritt and Karla Roarty of Sangoma Spotlighted on the 2025 Women of the Channel List
MARKHAM, Ontario, May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) ("Sangoma" or the "Company"), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Susan Leveritt, Channel Chief and Vice President of US Sales, and Karla Roarty, Channel Sales Director, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. Susan Leveritt, Channel Chief and VP of US Sales at Sangoma, is a transformative leader with over two decades of experience driving growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and mentoring women in the channel. Known for her servant leadership and data-driven approach, she has played a pivotal role in redefining the company's partner strategy, most notably by revamping Sangoma's partner program into the Pinnacle Partner Program—a highly acclaimed initiative that has set a new standard for partner engagement and success. Susan's leadership is marked by her ability to anticipate challenges, build strong, loyal teams, and create scalable solutions that align with business objectives. Through her commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and operational excellence, she continues to shape a thriving, future-ready channel ecosystem. Karla Roarty, Channel Sales Director at Sangoma, brings over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with a strong focus on partner growth, relationship-building, and education. She is passionate about partner enablement and focused on helping teams stay relevant, competitive, and aligned with business goals. Her steady leadership and deep industry knowledge make her a key driver of channel success at Sangoma. "It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success." "I am truly honored that both Karla and I are included on the 2025 CRN® Women of the Channel list. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our exceptional team at Sangoma," said Susan Leveritt. "My top priority is ensuring that our team is driving initiatives that empower our partners to sell more of our solutions. Ultimately, our success is built on serving the company, our partners, and one another." The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at About Sangoma Sangoma (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) is a leading business communications platform provider with solutions that include its award-winning UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and Trunking technologies. The enterprise-grade communications suite is developed in-house; available for cloud, hybrid, or on-premises deployments. Additionally, Sangoma's integrated approach provides managed services for connectivity, network, and security. A trusted communications partner with over 40 years on the market, Sangoma has over 2.7 million UC seats across a diversified base of over 100,000 customers. Sangoma has been recognized for ten years running in the Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant. As the primary developer and sponsor of the open source Asterisk and FreePBX projects, Sangoma is determined to drive innovation in communication technology. For more information, visit About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn © 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. View source version on Contacts The Channel Company Contact: Kristin DaSilvaThe Channel Companykdasilva@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Susan Leveritt and Karla Roarty of Sangoma Spotlighted on the 2025 Women of the Channel List
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) ('Sangoma' or the 'Company'), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, proudly announced today that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Susan Leveritt, Channel Chief and Vice President of US Sales, and Karla Roarty, Channel Sales Director, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. Susan Leveritt, Channel Chief and VP of US Sales at Sangoma, is a transformative leader with over two decades of experience driving growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and mentoring women in the channel. Known for her servant leadership and data-driven approach, she has played a pivotal role in redefining the company's partner strategy, most notably by revamping Sangoma's partner program into the Pinnacle Partner Program—a highly acclaimed initiative that has set a new standard for partner engagement and success. Susan's leadership is marked by her ability to anticipate challenges, build strong, loyal teams, and create scalable solutions that align with business objectives. Through her commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and operational excellence, she continues to shape a thriving, future-ready channel ecosystem. Karla Roarty, Channel Sales Director at Sangoma, brings over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with a strong focus on partner growth, relationship-building, and education. She is passionate about partner enablement and focused on helping teams stay relevant, competitive, and aligned with business goals. Her steady leadership and deep industry knowledge make her a key driver of channel success at Sangoma. 'It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. 'Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.' 'I am truly honored that both Karla and I are included on the 2025 CRN ® Women of the Channel list. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our exceptional team at Sangoma,' said Susan Leveritt. 'My top priority is ensuring that our team is driving initiatives that empower our partners to sell more of our solutions. Ultimately, our success is built on serving the company, our partners, and one another.' The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at About Sangoma Sangoma (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) is a leading business communications platform provider with solutions that include its award-winning UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and Trunking technologies. The enterprise-grade communications suite is developed in-house; available for cloud, hybrid, or on-premises deployments. Additionally, Sangoma's integrated approach provides managed services for connectivity, network, and security. A trusted communications partner with over 40 years on the market, Sangoma has over 2.7 million UC seats across a diversified base of over 100,000 customers. Sangoma has been recognized for ten years running in the Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant. As the primary developer and sponsor of the open source Asterisk and FreePBX projects, Sangoma is determined to drive innovation in communication technology. For more information, visit About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit © 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved.
