Steven Burke has been reporting on the technology industry and sales channel for 30 years. Burke joined CRN in 1993 and has teamed with fellow editors numerous times to win American Society of Business Publication Editors and Jesse H. Neal journalism awards. He is passionate about the role of partners using technology to solve business problems and has spoken at conferences on channel sales issues.

Robert Faletra is one of the top authorities in the IT channel and technology marketplace and often referred to as The Voice of (and for) the Channel. Faletra brings a unique understanding of the technology marketplace, informed by 30 years of experience in all aspects of the channel. A dedicated advisor to technology suppliers (from start-ups to enterprises), Faletra helps them conceptualize and build strategic channel initiatives and often meets with CEOs to discuss channel strategy. Faletra has deep relationships in the solution provider community and also sits on the advisory board of several high tech start-ups, helping them formulate their go-to-market strategy.

Blaine Raddon serves as The Channel Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Across his 30+ years of leadership experience in the IT channel, Blaine has held numerous executive positions: Vice President of NA Channels and Commercial Sales for Juniper; General Manager of North America for Acronis; Senior Vice President for Clear Center; Sr. Director of Channel Strategy and Partner Enablement for HPE; and 20 years at IBM, where he held several channel management roles, including Director of Distribution Sales. Blaine’s leadership experience also includes eight years of service in the United States Army.