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CRN Highlights Corey Humphreys as an Unsung Hero of the IT Channel

Chicago, IL (October 1, 2020)—Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, is pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Corey Humphreys, Sales Application Engineering Supervisor, as one of the IT channel’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2020. This annual list pays tribute to the below-the-radar best and brightest who power the channel every day.

Based on feedback from leading solution providers and industry executives, the CRN editorial team uses the 100 People You Don’t Know But Should list to draw attention to those outstanding channel players who may not be household names, but still work tirelessly to keep their partners thriving and the IT channel growing.

Humphreys currently leads Tripp Lite’s Data Center Application Team as they use their product expertise to simplify the sales process and help channel partners close deals. With over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, Humphreys combines his technical knowledge and sales skills to help his team and partner sales organizations recommend complete Tripp Lite solutions for applications such as edge computing, networking and data center infrastructure.

"Corey and his team exemplify the value-add Tripp Lite has to offer our channel partners," said Glen Haeflinger, Tripp Lite’s President. "Our partners consistently credit the Data Center Application Team as differentiators in the sales process. We thank Corey for his dedication and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition from CRN."

"Managing a successful channel partner program today calls for a small army of people, but only a few Channel Chiefs tend to enjoy widespread recognition," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "With the 100 People You Don’t Know But Should, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on an exceptional group of unsung team members, giving them some of the acclaim they deserve for their indispensable contributions to channel success."

The 100 People You Don’t Know But Should will be featured in the October issue of CRN Magazine and can be found online at www.crn.com/100people.