Epson America Executive Tom Versfelt Named a 2016 CRN® Channel Chief
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 22, 2016
Epson America, Inc., announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Tom Versfelt, vice president, Channel and Commercial Sales, to its prestigious list of 2016 Channel Chiefs for the second consecutive year. The executives on CRN’s annual list represent top leaders in the IT channel who excel at driving growth and revenue in their organizations through channel partners.
Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN’s editorial staff on the basis of their professional achievements, standing in the industry, dedication to the channel partner community and strategies for driving future growth and innovation. Each of the 2016 Channel Chiefs has demonstrated loyalty and ongoing support for the IT channel by consistently promoting, defending and executing outstanding channel partner programs.
Versfelt oversees the Epson North America Channels and Commercial Sales Team, and is charged with managing the strategy and execution to increase channel sales. Channel growth, partner relationships and profitability are Versfelt’s top priorities for Epson’s channel program, focusing specifically on the Epson Business Solutions portfolio, which ranges from printers and projectors to document scanning solutions, which are ideal for a range of new and expanding markets as well as vertical initiatives. Versfelt joined Epson in 2014 and brings 25 years of innovative sales and operational leadership success in the areas of networking, systems and collaboration software.
“The CRN Channel Chief list is comprised of IT channel leaders and innovators in the industry, and I am honored to once again be recognized amongst them,” said Versfelt. “This prestigious award underscores Epson's efforts to bring innovative technology solutions to the channel, while also providing channel partners with a lasting and nurturing relationship that allows their business to grow. I hope to continue and build on this success throughout the remainder of 2016 and beyond.”
"We are honored to present the 2016 lineup of CRN Channel Chiefs, comprised of outstanding executives who move our entire industry forward by cultivating exemplary partner programs and executing cutting-edge business strategy,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “They represent an extraordinary group of individuals who lead by example and serve as both invaluable advocates and innovators of the IT channel. We applaud their incredible strides and look forward to following their accomplishments in the coming year.”
Source: Epson America, Inc