North Little Rock, AR – May 5, 2023 — Edafio, an Arkansas-based IT and Cybersecurity consulting firm, announced today that two of its women leaders, Kinsey Tickell, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Jordan Godwin, Operations Director, have been named to CRN’s Women of the Channel list for 2023. The CRN Women of the Channel list recognizes women from vendor, distributor, and solution provider organizations whose expertise and vision leave a commendable mark on the technology industry.
Kinsey Tickell’s leadership has driven Edafio’s growth and ongoing commitment to client success. Her expertise and leadership have resulted in numerous improvements in the quality, affordability, and security of care for Edafio’s clients in the healthcare industry. She has prioritized clients’ cybersecurity risk profiles by providing in-depth consulting services that cover governance, regulations, and compliance.
“Kinsey brings immeasurable value to Edafio’s Cybersecurity team,” said Cheryl Hearne, Director of Cybersecurity at Edafio. “The depth of her healthcare knowledge, melded with her risk management expertise, enables our clients to implement resilient cybersecurity and compliance controls. Kinsey is an absolute joy to work with and brings so much warmth to the team. We are so lucky to have her on the Edafio team!”
Jordan Godwin, on the other hand, was recognized for exceptional performance as a Tier 2 Network Operations Team Lead at Edafio. She was key in scaling Edafio’s operations and providing exceptional client support. Her unique combination of IT expertise and people skills allows her to deal effectively with client issues and maintain positive relationships.
“From day one, Jordan’s dedication and determination have been instrumental in driving the progress we’ve made over the last year,” said Ryan Brown, Director of Operations at Edafio. “Her leadership and guidance were crucial in establishing our Tier 2 Support Team and Field Engineering Team, which played a pivotal role in transforming our Operations Center. Without Jordan’s exceptional contributions, we would not have achieved the level of success we have today.”
Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company, said, “We are ecstatic to announce this year’s honorees and shine a light on these women for their significant achievements, knowing that what they’ve accomplished has paved the way for continued success within the IT channel. The channel is stronger because of them, and we look forward to seeing what they do next.”
The 2023 Women of the Channel list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage here: www.CRN.com/WOTC.
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