Intelisys Honored with Channelnomics Cloud Distributor of the Year Award

Recognized for Bringing Innovation, Added Value Around Cloud Services to Partners
Petaluma, CA (December 6, 2017) – Intelisys, Inc., a ScanSource company and the nation’s leading Technology Services Distributor, is proud to announce it has been named Channelnomics’ 2017 Cloud Distributor of the Year. The Channelnomics Innovation Awards recognize channel players across North America who bring innovation, forward thinking and excitement to the channel. The winner was decided by public vote, from among three finalists.
“Over the last five years, Intelisys has made tremendous investments in cloud education and enablement to help our Sales Partners grow their cloud practices. We are honored to be named Cloud Distributor of the Year, by Channelnomics and the channel community,” said Jay Bradley, Intelisys’ President. “I am awed by the progress and amazing success of our partners, and I could not be prouder of this community for the way they have stepped up to the ‘as a service’ challenge and the surrounding opportunities.”
Criteria for the Channelnomics’ Cloud Distributor of the Year Award nomination included overall service and support, product focus and choice, availability and distribution services, pre- and post-sales support, market development assistance and online capabilities.
One of three finalists, Intelisys was selected by the channel community as the nominee who brought the most innovation, creativity and wow-factor to the channel, and stood out as an industry leader in enterprising ideas.
Intelisys launched CloudServicesUniversity.com to the entire channel in 2014, and it remains an open platform. Regardless of their size or industry, all companies are recognizing the need to evolve into cloud companies, and they are searching for a trusted advisor to help them navigate complex choices. Channel sales professionals are making huge strides as they move upmarket into larger and larger cloud opportunities. Intelisys is dedicated to delivering best-in-class cloud sales education, enabling its Sales Partners to be the leaders in this space.
“We are witnessing an explosion of growth as businesses and channel partners shift toward cloud, reaffirming the power of integrating the cloud model into their businesses,” said Andrew Pryfogle, Intelisys’ Senior Vice President, Cloud Transformation. “We are firmly committed to help our Sales Partners build better, stronger, more lucrative cloud businesses, as well as supporting cloud growth, through education, across the whole channel. We thank Channelnomics and the channel community for recognizing this commitment.”
 
About Intelisys
Intelisys, a ScanSource company, is the nation’s leading Technology Services Distributor of business communications services, including voice, data, access, cable, collaboration, wireless and cloud. Intelisys is dedicated to one thing – serving the needs and accelerating the success of the industry’s top producing telecom sales agents, IT Solution Providers, VARs, MSPs and integrators, as they leverage the power of recurring revenue in their businesses.
Today Intelisys is leading the way as its Sales Partners make the pivot and experience the shift away from traditional telco services into a new era of cloud-based solutions. Under contract with more than 130 of the world’s leading telecom carriers, cloud services providers and technology partners, Intelisys delivers the services end users demand exclusively through a network of Sales Partners, supporting those Sales Partners via the most exceptional back office support team ever assembled in the channel. To learn more, visit www.Intelisys.com or talk to Intelisys at 800-615-8330.
Intelisys was acquired by ScanSource, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, in August of 2016. www.scansource.com
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Ken Mills

President

Ken Mills serves as President of Intelisys and is committed to driving growth for Intelisys and our partners. As a distinguished technology executive with over two decades of experience, Ken has previously held leadership roles at EPIC iO, Dell Technologies and Cisco, and served as a fellow with the U.S. Department of State. His strategic mindset has been an integral part of launching innovative products and solutions in the fields of AI, IoT, and 5G. Ken is driven by his curiosity and passion for groundbreaking technology and complex problems, and constantly explores new frontiers in the world of technology.

Monica Lutes

Manager, People & Culture, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

As Manager, People & Culture, Monica has worked closely with Intelisys employees and leaders since 2018 and has worked with ScanSource companies since 2016. A Human Resources professional with 11 years of experience encompassing all areas of HR, especially employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and training, Monica approaches her role as Manager, People & Culture from a consultative perspective. Her goal is to provide advice and guidance to leaders so they can focus on growing the best teams for the business while also supporting employees’ goals.

Ansley Hoke

SVP Marketing, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

Ansley Hoke is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at ScanSource, Inc., a role she has held since 2019, and extended her leadership to include Intelisys in 2023. She joined the company in 2001, serving in merchandising leadership roles for ScanSource POS and Barcode, including acting Vice President of Merchandising and then later VP of Merchandising for ScanSource Catalyst and overall VP of ScanSource Catalyst. She oversaw sales, supplier relations, and services. Known for her pivotal role in creating effective marketing strategies, Ansley has been integral in driving demand, enhancing partner programs, and significantly contributing to the company’s revenue growth and channel relationships.

Mike Baur

CEO of ScanSource, Inc. and Interim President of Intelisys

Mike Baur serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ScanSource. Mike has served as the Company’s President or CEO since its inception, as a director since December 1995, and as Chairman of the Board since February 2019. Mike has developed a deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding ScanSource’s strengths, challenges and opportunities. He has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, having served in various leadership and senior management roles in the technology and distribution industries before joining ScanSource. Mike brings strong leadership, entrepreneurial, business building and development skills and experience to the Board.

Stephanie Bouras

Regional Vice President, Southeast

Driven by a partner-first philosophy and a passion for innovation, Bouras embodies a leadership style that’s both compassionate and data-driven. As the Regional Vice President, Southeast, at Intelisys, she’s leveraged her extensive marketing and sales experience to propel her team to new heights. A firm believer in aligning herself with her partners, she sees herself as a collaborator and an integral part of their business. This perspective has allowed her to forge deep connections and drive success. A Florida native, Stephanie’s attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her partners have been key factors in her success.

Michael Raspanti

Regional Vice President, Northeast

Michael joined Intelisys in June of 2020, as a long-time channel veteran. He is responsible for leading the Northeast Region, helping continue the tremendous momentum in one of our strongest markets while also recruiting new up and coming partners that will be the growth engine of our future success.

Kristy Thomas

Vice President, Partner Experience and Enablement

Thomas is responsible for Sales Partner enablement and education for all our technology segments, including CX, managed security, mobility, and connectivity. With over 20 years of executive background in telephony, UCaaS, CCaaS and Cloud services, Kristy enables her customers to think broader and deeper as she guides them through their decision journey. Some of the biggest deals in the channel have become a reality thanks to the expertise and humble excellence Kristy brings to her client’s projects.