Leading our team of Channel Experts, Patrick is focused on delivering the right mix of service, support and resources Partners can leverage to position, deploy and grow with NUSO. Prior to joining NUSO, Patrick spent 13 yrs at Adtran and has been recognized as a CRN Channel Chief for his excellence in leading channel organizations. He started his career in technology and telecommunications at Dell after serving in the US Marine Corps as the Logistics and Embarkation Chief for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines

As CEO of TruNorth Dynamics, Ole Gjerde brings a fresh perspective to the Microsoft Dynamics space. With a Computer Science degree from North Dakota State University, his journey includes co-founding an IT services company during his college years. Under his leadership, TruNorth Dynamics evolving from a traditional Business Applications project company to a dynamic, product-focused organization, specializing in innovative Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Ole is known for his strategic approach and adaptability, qualities that have steered his company through significant transformations. As a speaker, he combines insightful business strategies with practical applications, focusing on how businesses can leverage technology for growth. Ole's presentations blend valuable insights with actionable steps, aimed at helping others navigate the complexities of digital transformation.

Jon 'Sauce' Marinaro is a seasoned professional in the fields of cybersecurity and deployments, currently leading the Technical Sales team at Celerium. His crucial role in driving strategy in those areas and beyond makes him essential for Celerium's diverse client community. In addition to his role at Celerium, Jon serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an AI-first messaging platform. This expands and informs his efforts through work in compliance and process security, safeguarding sensitive communications for coworkers and users. Jon's work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) improves and builds up on his work in deployments as his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in rolling out security solutions at the ground level ensures effective implementation and integration while also informing his ability to work with and explain to executives the needs and abilities of the products organizations use to enhance their security posture and achieve their strategic objectives.

Michael Siggins is the founder and publisher of The ChannelPro Network. Since March 2007 the network has been providing targeted business and technology information for the IT channel. Via its print and online properties, the network delivers expert opinion, analysis, news, product reviews, and advice vital to business success. Michael is also president and publisher of ChannelPro: The Insider’s Guide to SMB, the only channel media property dedicated to the needs of channel professionals working in the SMB marketplace. Prior to founding The ChannelPro Network, Michael worked for more than 14 years at IDG, the world’s leading technology media, events, and research company.

A pioneer and leader in the managed services industry, Erick Simpson has been voted the #1 source MSPs seek for advice on running their businesses in North America. He built and sold one of the first MSPs in the industry and grew and coached thousands of IT Solution Providers through their MSP transformation with his MSP Mastered® Methodology for managed services business performance improvement. Erick is an MSP business & channel growth expert, influencer, thought leader, speaker, and author of four best-selling books and over 50 white papers. His strategies help MSPs overcome business challenges to realize consistent, profitable, managed services recurring revenue growth. His industry recognition includes Syncro’s #1 MSP Resource in North America, FeedSpot’s Best MSP Blog, Canalys’ A Top Channel Podcast, A Top Education & Training Program, and A Top Channel Consultancy, Channel Futures’ 7 Thought Leaders Defining the MSP Market, Jay McBain’s 100 Most Visible Channel Leaders, 2 Time ChannelPro 20/20 Visionaries, 2 Time MSP Mentor 250 and SMB Nation’s SMB 150 award recipient.