{"id":53474,"date":"2025-02-05T12:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/en-us\/?post_type=crb_news&p=53474"},"modified":"2025-03-10T14:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:51:08","slug":"heddy-walsh-bodell-rae-and-torres-of-pax8-recognized-on-the-prestigious-2025-crn-channel-chiefs-list","status":"publish","type":"crb_news","link":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/en-us\/news-post\/heddy-walsh-bodell-rae-and-torres-of-pax8-recognized-on-the-prestigious-2025-crn-channel-chiefs-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Heddy, Walsh, Bodell, Rae and Torres of Pax8 Recognized on the Prestigious 2025 CRN\u00ae Channel Chiefs List"},"content":{"rendered":"

DENVER, CO (February 4, 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 Pax8<\/a>, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced that CRN\u00ae, a brand of The Channel Company, has named five Pax8 executives to the prestigious 2025 CRN\u00ae Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT channel executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies. Nick Heddy, President and Chief Commerce Officer; Ryan Walsh, Chief Strategy Officer; Jennifer Bodell, CVP of Marketing; Rob Rae, CVP of Community and Ecosystems; and Eric Torres, VP of Channel and Community Engagement have all been named to this year\u2019s list.<\/p>\n

This is the seventh consecutive year that Heddy and Walsh have been named to the list with Pax8, and the fourth consecutive year for Bodell. Rae and Torres have both been named to the list multiple times with various organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a marketplace innovator, Pax8 focuses on anticipating the needs of our partners and vendors and building the resources needed to stay ahead of the competition in the evolving IT ecosystem,\u201d said Scott Chasin, Chief Executive Officer at Pax8. \u201cThese five leaders exemplify our dedication to our partner community and promise of delivering continued innovation through our Marketplace. We thank CRN for this recognition and are excited to see the new opportunities our leaders discover to help our partners and their customers achieve great success.\u201d<\/p>\n

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. \u201cThis year\u2019s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,\u201d said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. \u201cEach of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They\u2019ve set a high bar in the channel, and we\u2019re thrilled to recognize their standout achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n

CRN\u2019s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN\u00ae Magazine and online beginning February 3rd at www.CRN.com\/ChannelChiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Pax8<\/strong>
\nPax8<\/a> is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 38,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Follow Pax8 on Blog<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

About The Channel Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world\u2019s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.<\/p>\n

Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn<\/a>,<\/u> X<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pax8 Media Contact:
\nKristen Beatty
\nSr. Director of Public Relations
\nkbeatty@pax8.com<\/p>\n

The Channel Company Media Contact:
\nKristin DaSilva
\nThe Channel Company
\nkdasilva@thechannelcompany.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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