Presenters
Bruce McCully is the chief security officer for Galactic Advisors. Bruce helps MSPs take the guesswork out of security so their businesses can grow. He is the authority on that spot where cybersecurity and operations intersect. Bruce believes no one should have to lose sleep wondering if their systems are vulnerable to breaches. Why would you listen to him? He’s been where you are. Bruc...
Bud Custer, National Sales Director at Oki Data Americas, Inc., provides leadership and strategic direction to a team of Strategic Account Managers in North America. He built his reputation in the industry through C-Level relationships at several of OKI’s major accounts along with several significant Channel and Distribution relationships. Prior to being promoted to Director at OKI, Bu...
C.J. Ezell launched his first company in 1998. Twenty-two years later, he is still starting new ventures and inspiring others to do the same. He is a frequent speaker at business-building events throughout North America. He has a proven track record of success in the technology services and healthcare industries. His current businesses include: PointClear Networks, a 2018 MSP501 winner, which prov...
Carl Mazzanti is president and chairman of the board of eMazzanti Technologies, founded in August 2001. Built with a continuity mindset, eMazzanti Technologies has done everything possible to recover and keep customers open when the worst happens. Within 72 hours of Hurricane Sandy’s devastating landfall in 2012, 100% of his 300-plus customers were back up and running. Carl lives by innovation and...
Carlo Cortina Jr. is a Branch Chief with Office of Field Operations Communications Office. In this role, Mr. Cortina leads the public affairs and social media division. Among Mr. Cortina’s recent successes include his role as the Public Information Officer on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) National Incident Command for Operation Allies Welcome, a historic success for CBP....
As a Business Development Representative at SYNNEX, Carlos thrives on identifying lucrative business opportunities and fostering fruitful relationships with both potential and current clients. Collaborating closely with executives, he contributes to shaping effective business strategies and setting clear objectives. Carlos' approach involves evaluating current performance to optimize business reac...
Carlos Perez is an award winning and nationally recognized Technology Professional with years of IT Infrastructure experience at Avanade/Accenture & the Microsoft Corporation. Perez is a Microsoft Certified Professional specializing in Microsoft Technologies & Cybersecurity. He has been responsible for projects & Cloud integrations for Fortune 100 companies in the United States & E...
Carrie Simpson is the founder and CEO of Managed Sales Pros, a cycle-acceleration company that supports IT manufacturers, distributors, vendors, and resellers. She has more than 20 years of cold-call prospecting strategy and execution experience and has created successful outbound programs for enterprise, midmarket, and small tech companies.
Chad Kempt founded Fast Computers in 1998, which mostly focused on doing break fix/project work. He transitioned his business to managed services back in 2005, and now currently has a team of eight employees. He is very active within the managed services community, sitting on the Datto Advisory Board as well as the ASCII Advisory Council, and attending and presenting at several industry events thr...
Chad Kempt is president of Fast Computers, a Canadian full-service IT solution provider focusing on business continuity and network security. He is an advisory board member for the ASCII Group and Datto, and the vice chair of the Grand Erie Business Centre board, a community futures development corporation.
Charles Henson is the owner of Nashville Computer, the premier cybersecurity and IT services firm in Music City. He was cast in the Amazon Prime movie Cyber Crime. He is an international best-selling author of MSSP Playbook and is often featured in industry publications as the unofficial spokesman when an industry leader is needed for the story and has graced the cover of ChannelPro magazine. An i...
Charles Lannan, a U.S. Decorated Army Special Forces combat veteran, brings over two decades of Federal Government and Technical Business expertise to our leadership. His background includes defense specialized acquisitions, business management, and tactical communication operations. With a proven track record overseeing Defense fiscal budgets exceeding $5 Billion and multiple A/S-CAT I-V lifecycl...
Charles Weaver is president and co-founder of MSPAlliance, a Chico, Calif.-based industry association and accrediting and certifying body for managed services and cloud computing. In addition to leading the daily activities of the organization, Weaver writes and speaks extensively about managed services. Prior to starting the MSPAlliance, he was an editor for an Internet news organization and the...
GISI is pleased to include a proven sales leader as part of the management team. Christopher Christensen brings 20-plus years of successful sales leadership and delivering value to enterprise and small business customers through cross-functional teams in various markets. He has a proven track record of leading strategic, enterprise, and inside sales teams to drive top-line growth and profitability...
Chris has worked with SolarWinds Backup since 2010, from its early launch into the North American MSP market. Chris has 16 years of SaaS-based business experience, focused on bringing innovative products to market. His familiarity with MSPs provides valuable expertise in helping end customers understand the importance of MSP-provided data protection.
Chris Hoose is the founder of Choose Networks, Inc, An Iconic IT company. Choose Networks was born in 2001 as a sole proprietorship, grew to 42 employees, and merged with three other leading IT companies to form Iconic IT in 2019. Chris is now the VP of Communications for Iconic IT and is very involved in the IT community, he participates in ConnectWise’s IT Nation Evolve, speaks...
Chris Johnson is a cybersecurity compliance strategist at heart. As a former MSP and MSP-Ignitepeergroupsmember, Chris focused on helping small to midsize businesses make the strategic IT decisions and technology implementations that improved their cybersecurity posture. He is currently CompTIA’s senior director of cybersecurity compliance programs with a focus on bringing the CompTIA Cybersecurit...
Chris Jones was one of the three founders of Canalys in 1999 and is based in the Canalys Americas office in Palo Alto, Calif. Chris specializes in mobile ecosystems and devices—from mobile phones to notebook computers. In 2000, Chris pioneered market-specific analysis around smartphones and handhelds, helping Canalys to become the leading global provider and standard source of data and ana...
Chris Loehr currently serves as executive vice president and CTO of CFC Security/CFC Response/Solis Security, a division of CFC Underwriting, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s incident response and proactive cybersecurity teams. Chris has spearheaded numerous improvement and optimization efforts for CFC Response. He is passionate about assisting small and medium-size organizations...
Chris Ploessel is president of RedNight Consulting. Chris and his expertise have shaped the company’s purpose and vision. He utilizes his extensive technical and business expertise to benefit clients in a variety of industries. With more than 20 years in the IT industry, Chris’ strengths and experiences include the enhancement of revenue-generation and cost-reduction initiatives through innovative...
Christopher Barber proudly wears the badge of Chief Nerd at Cheaper Than A Geek®, leading his team in delivering exceptional technical support and customer service to the small business community. As the founder of this innovative MSP, he brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to the table. But his influence doesn't stop at Cheaper Than A Geek®. He's deeply engaged in local chambers o...
Christopher Kay is New Jersey’s Cybersecurity State Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He retired as a Captain from the New Jersey State Police with over 22 years of experience in assignments involving personal, cyber, and physical risk management. Chris is an Army veteran and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy....
Christopher Vollmond-Carstens (CVC) is the Chief M&A Officer of Ntiva, a leading provider of managed IT, security, and digital transformation services. He joined the company in 2020 to lead the company’s M&A and integration practice and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership team. He has led six successful acquisitions and integrations during his tenure. His prior experience of...
Colleen Frye is managing editor of ChannelPro, which she has been involved with since issue No. 1 of the publication, first as a freelance copy editor and then adding writing and special project duties, until assuming her current role in 2017. Her work has appeared in publications such as InfoSecurity Professional, Application Development Trends, Online Learning Magazine, and various Tech Targ...
Conor White is part of the core team that founded Daon, joining the company as Chief Technology Officer in 2001 with the goal of designing and delivering trusted experiences that put human beings back at the center of digital transactions. In this role, Conor shaped the technology strategy for the company, including the development of its award-winning IdentityX® platform. Subsequently, Conor acce...