FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IGEL, the secure endpoint OS platform for now & next, is proud to announce that Erin Ware, Director of Distribution-North America, Janice Savage, Director of Channel Sales-North America, Laura Hermans, Senior Manager of Global Channel Strategy and Operations, and Sarah Heibult, Senior Channel Sales Manager at IGEL, have been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025.
This prestigious list honors women leaders across the IT channel whose vision, strategy, and commitment drive meaningful change and partner success. The IGEL honorees exemplify the future of channel leadership — delivering value through innovation, enablement, and trust.
“At IGEL, we don’t just talk about transformation — we empower the people making it happen,” said Jeff Mitchell, Chief Revenue Officer at IGEL. “This recognition reflects the talent and tenacity that drive our partner-first strategy forward. These women embody what it means to lead with impact.”
Four Women. One Mission. Partner Success.
- Erin Ware, Director of Distribution, North America — Erin empowers IGEL’s distribution partners with data-driven performance strategies that streamline execution and accelerate market readiness.
- Janice Savage, Director of Channel Sales, North America — Janice drives transformational partner relationships grounded in authenticity, resulting in powerful alignment and growth across IGEL’s ecosystem.
- Laura Hermans, Senior Manager, Global Channel Strategy and Operations—Laura is the strategic architect of IGEL’s channel acceleration engine, scaling operations with a global-first mindset and programmatic execution.
- Sarah Heibult, Senior Channel Sales Manager — Sarah uncovers new revenue pathways and leverages internal tools to deliver high-impact insights that elevate partner engagement and ROI.
“We’re building a culture that amplifies opportunity, celebrates achievement, and unlocks leadership at every level,” added Lori Thompson, Vice President of Human Resources at IGEL. “Seeing Erin, Janice, Laura, and Sarah recognized for their contributions affirms our commitment to equity and excellence in everything we do.”
“It’s an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.”
A Platform for Innovation, Equity, and Excellence
IGEL redefines the endpoint as a strategic enabler of Zero Trust, sustainability, and modern work. At the heart of this transformation are IGEL’s people, especially the women driving outcomes for customers and partners worldwide. Today’s recognition is not only a celebration of individual achievement but also a reflection of IGEL’s commitment to inclusive excellence across the channel.
The 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are featured in the June issue of CRN® Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/WOTC.
About IGEL
IGEL is the secure endpoint OS platform for now & next. Purpose-built for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and secure browsing, IGEL OS delivers a high-performance user experience while dramatically simplifying endpoint management.
Through its Preventative Security Model™, IGEL enforces Zero Trust principles by design, using a modular, read-only OS with no local data to eliminate common attack surfaces. By extending device lifespans and reducing software overhead, IGEL helps organizations cut the total cost of ownership and achieve sustainability goals.
Trusted globally across healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government sectors, IGEL enables secure, sustainable, and centrally managed digital workspaces. Founded in 2001, IGEL is backed by a global IGEL Ready partner ecosystem of over 100 integrated technology vendors, supporting customers in over 50 countries. For more information on what IGEL can do for you, visit igel.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's 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.
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