Scott Barlow assumes the board of directors; Carrie Green,, Peter Melby And Kimberly Penn Appointed directors of the only non -profit association of the computer chain in the computer chain
Oakbrook Terrace, ill.,, April 16, 2025 / Prnewswire / – The World Association of Technological Industry (GTIA)The community of non-profit members connecting and representing the global IT channel, announced the results of the elections for its board of directors of 2025-2026, the name Scott BarlowEvangelist chief and head of the world community, Sophos, Inc., as a new president and Élise three MSPs as new members of the board of directors.
The newly elected council brings a richness of experience, dedication and passion to advance the GTIA mission. The new term begins May 1, 2025.
“I am really honored to be elected chairman of the board of directors and to collaborate with an incredible group of world technology leaders while GTIA enters its next chapter,” said BARLOW, long -standing defender and respected leader of the IT. “What excites me the most is an opportunity to shape a future where GTIA leads to a significant change – give our members new tools and ideas and expand our charity impact to raise individuals and communities around the world. The potential to come is extraordinary, and I am proud to be part of the trip.”
Barlow succeeds the outgoing chair Tracy BookManaging Director, Prizm Solutions LTD., Maximity Limited, who immediately becomes president.
Elected as vice-chaises Quy nguyenfounder and CEO, Allyance Communications Inc., and Rob RaeVice-president of the company’s communities and ecosystems, PAX8.
Three individuals were elected as members of the board of directors for the first time:
- Carrie GreenPrincipal vice-president of operations, Alt-Tech Inc.
- Peter MelbyCEO, New Charter Technologies
- Kimberly PennPresident, Webtropolis
Green helped shape alt-tech, based on Sherwood Park, AlbertaIn a leading MSP and is co-founder of Canitcon and is currently president of the GTIA MSP interest group in North America for GTIA. In 2024, she received the GTIA North America Community Leadership Award at the Association and Projector Prize forum in North America and the Association forum in North America Chicago.
Melby directs new charter technologies, a Denver-Plat MSP based with more $ 300 million in annual income and 1,300 employees. He is the founder and former CEO of Denver-The Greystone technology based, where its mandate won seven recognitions from seven Inc. and nine best working prices.
Penn is the president of Webtropolis, a Houes-Rese of technical audit based. She is also founder and president of Professor Drones, chief strategist of Women and Drones, and entrepreneur in residence at the same time GRAMBLING State University And Houston Community College. She has already been one of the advisory advice from the GTIA industry and as a panellist at Channelcon.
Continue their conditions as members of the GTIA board of directors Steven CapperDigital information manager, CARNIVAL UK; Toni Clayton-HineDirector of Marketing, EY Americas; Jason MageeCEO, Cynet Security; Joanna RileyCEO and founder, Censia; And John ScolaGlobal vice-president, success of the partners’ ecosystem, SAP.
John C. MalonsonSenior Director of Cybersecurity, Raytheon Technologies, and Jabu Daytonfounder and CEO, Jabu HRInc., completed their board of directors.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only community of neutral non -profit membership, 501 (C) (6), connecting and representing the global IT channel. We have prepared our members for success by offering advantages that include trust resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association establishes industry standards that allow companies to create sustainable, secure and profitable companies in a constantly evolving technological landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals of more than 2,000 MSPs, suppliers of solutions, suppliers, distributors and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was once known as the Comptia community (the Branch of Comptia members). For more information, visit gtia.org.
Source Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
