The Channel Marketing Association (CMA) today announced the addition of three accomplished technology channel executives to its Board of Directors. The new directors bring fresh expertise from some of the world’s most recognized technology companies and will strengthen CMA’s mission to advance channel marketing excellence across the IT and telecom industries.

The new board members include:

·      Chris Ogburn, Former Director Marketing, Global Partner & Alliances and AWS Marketplace, Amazon Web Services — Ogburn is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of experience leading global partner marketing, alliances, and go-to-market programs for top technology firms, including AWS and HP. He has built and scaled ecosystem strategies that drive measurable business growth and partner success worldwide.

·      Sam Sundstrom, Senior Director of Marketing, Indirect & Strategic Channels, Lumen Technologies —Sundstrom brings deep expertise in partner enablement, demand generation, and channel engagement. At Lumen Technologies, he leads marketing efforts for indirect and strategic channels, aligning sales and marketing strategies to accelerate revenue and strengthen partner relationships.

·      Staci Corbett, Senior Manager, Channel Marketing, Fusion Connect — Corbett has a strong background in building and executing partner programs that deliver results. At Fusion Connect, she leads channel marketing initiatives that empower partners with the resources, tools, and strategies needed to grow. Corbett is also an active industry advocate, contributing her leadership to organizations that support women in the channel.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding executives to the CMA Executive Board,” said Amy Bailey, co-founder of CMA. “Their leadership, experience, and passion for channel success will be instrumental as CMA continues to build a stronger, more innovative, and collaborative community for channel marketers.”

These three tech leaders will join the current CMA board members:

·      Anthony Graziano, Senior Vice President of Marketing, D&H Distributing

·      Diane Brode, Senior Director, Global Partner Marketing, Dell Technologies

·      Jenn McDonald, Head of Global Partner Marketing, Cloudflare

·      Leslie Vitrano Hubright, Vice President, Global IT Channel Ecosystem, Schneider Electric

·      Lisa Quinby, Global Director of Partner Marketing & Strategy, Vercara (a DigiCert company)

·      Maisa Fernandez, Director of Global Partner Marketing & Demand Strategy, ServiceNow

·      Nicole Steele, Senior Director of Field & Channel Marketing, F5 Networks

“CMA’s Board of Directors reflects some of the brightest minds in channel marketing,” said Kathryn Rose, co-founder of CMA. “With Chris, Sam, and Staci joining our leadership team, we’re even better positioned to provide resources, education, and recognition that help marketers drive growth and innovation across the channel.”

Welcome, new board members!