Chris is recognized as one of CRN 2022 Channel Chiefs who drive the channel agenda and evangelize the importance of channel partnerships within the IT industry. The top channel executives at the leading IT vendors have devoted much of the last two years to meeting the rapidly changing needs of their channel partners and their customers amidst the pandemic. But they never stopped planning for the long game.

Chris is active in industry organizations, contributing to the strategic direction of the channel. He’s been part of the Channel Focus Club 50 since inception, which brings together thought leaders from the world’s top IT/ telecom companies. Chris serves on the Channel Partners Business Advisory Board. He has been recognized across the industry having been named to the Channel Partners Top Gun 51 list in 2020; the 2020 Telarus Partners Choice Award for Top Channel Chief and the 2021 Most Influential Channel Leader by Sandler Partners.