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Jared Ballou and Hannah Godwin of DirectDefense Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs
DENVER – February 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jared Ballou, VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, and Hannah Godwin, Director of Strategic Alliances, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
DirectDefense achieved a record-breaking year in channel partner sales, with a standout fourth quarter and a significant increase in new clients acquired through the channel. It successfully onboarded 18 new nationwide channel partners and established a partnership with a major global partner in the Middle East, enabling the company to provide its critical IoT/OT infrastructure services to large clients in the electrical, manufacturing, and engineering sectors.
“These channel evangelists are dedicated to supporting solution providers and achieving growth by implementing robust partner programs and unique business strategies,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, US Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Their efforts are instrumental in helping partners bring essential solutions to market. The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year.”
CRN’s 2024 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN® Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
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About DirectDefense
DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed security services for companies of all sizes. Focused on building security resiliency, the firm offers comprehensive security testing services with specialization in application security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance assurance testing. Its team of highly talented consultants has worked with the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, in industries such as power and utility, gaming, retail, financial, media, travel, aerospace, healthcare, and technology. More information can be found at www.directdefense.com.
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