Directions EMEA 2023

Matt leads Sales & Marketing for Ciellos, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology consulting powerhouse. He is an energetic, results-oriented executive with over 25 years of experience in professional services, including 4 years in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Matt started his professional journey at Deloitte followed by a decade with Bain & Company, where he was a Partner.

Robin Abramson is an Analytics Professional with 19 years of experience in information technology. She is a FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI, and specializes in Power BI architecture, development and design with a focus on dynamic reporting. She has worked with the Federal Government, Fortune 500 & Healthcare Companies as well as Ivy League Universities. Ms. Abramson served on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) as Director of Member Products and Services for 2001 - 2002. Her experience includes all facets of Enterprise data with a focus in recent years on visualization and reporting. She has been a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI since 2021.

Johan Adenmark is CEO of NAB Solutions and SmartApps. He has been in this guild since Navision Financials 1.1 and had most roles himself. He has not been allowed to write code for many years but is having fun anyway spreading the gospel of Business Central.

Based in Toronto, Nour Ali leads the Go-To-Market strategy for Microsoft's Business Applications, targeting over 34 million small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America. With a focus on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, she looks to drive digital transformation and business growth for SMB customers.

As a Territory Channel Manager on Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact team, I help direct and indirect Microsoft partners sell Microsoft solutions and their managed services to nonprofit customers that helps them achieve their mission driven outcomes.

Henrik has been working in the Microsoft Dynamics business for +12 years in various roles. He is WW SMB Sales Lead for Dynamics365 in the Non-profit Industry.

Jenn is the head of partnerships for Yooz and is responsible for developing and managing the company’s North American growth partners within emerging industries. She has nearly 20 years of experience in IT and change management, working with partner groups to create revenue centers around partnership-based solutions and develop new practice offerings.

AJ is a recovering consultant with 16 years of experience working with Business Central and its predecessor NAV and a Microsoft MVP since 2018. He is a prolific public speaker and has been presenting sessions on Business Central, Power BI, sales and leadership topics at Partner and User-Group conferences since 2012. Before joining DSWi as a Partner and COO in 2018, he served as a practice leader, presales specialist and product evangelist at well-known NAV partners in North America. AJ is a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust and a recipient of multiple accolades, most notably the BCUG / NAVUG All-Star, the Community Summit Legends Award and the Directions North America Under 40 Excellence awards.

Tasha Anspach, Enterprise Engagement Lead at Dynamic Consultants Group, is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

Holly Armitage is a a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Business Central. With a passion for numbers and a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts, she has dedicated her career to helping businesses optimize their financial processes. Currently serving as a Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant, she brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the intricacies of financial management.

Born in Dortmund, Germany I've started developing for Navision back in 2006. In 2011 I've founded bms and we've grown to a dynamic team – with years of experience. Capable, flexible, perceptive – and with both feet firmly on the ground. Highly innovative – it doesn’t matter whether you are a global player or a family business, we are familiar with all types of operations. With this mix, we have been successfully implementing ERP projects for our customers from a wide variety of industries for more than 10 years – reliably, efficiently and always on an equal footing.

I have over 25 years of marketing experience. I enjoy working with Biz Apps SI’s on programs, incentives, planning, and lead generation efforts.

My name is Christian and I have been with Microsoft and the various Dynamics SMB products for almost 20 years driving everything from product strategy to new partner programs and pricing models

John's work career is represented in two parts, the first 20 years in retail where he was a VP of Operations and the last twenty plus years helping retailers, hospitality and resort companies achieve a higher level of success with computer systems for their industry.

Levent is the SMB Sales Strategy Lead for Business Applications. Levent has been with Microsoft for 8 years and worked in Business Application group focusing on growing partner ecosystem.

Serial marketing professional with over 22 years’ experience, predominantly in the B2B technology space, and heavily focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 resellers (VARs and ISVs) and those in the ERP, CRM, BI and cloud transition space.

I am a Global Business Leader for all things Microsoft Business Applications. Building and running the global practice for Pax8 this is something I am incredibly passionate about. All things Dynamics 365, Power Platform and enabling partners to grow their practice and add more value to their customers. Coming from my Microsoft background I truly understand how Partners can use their Microsoft Partnership to their advantage. Saving time, effort and money to go to market faster and grow faster.

Jannik Bausager is Principal Group Program Manager for the Dynamics 365 Business Central team which defines the scope and the future for the Business Central application (finance, sales, purchase, inventory, warehouse, manufacturing, and project) and our clients (web client, mobile apps), and also our integrations to the Power Platform and M365 products. Jannik has 29 years of experience within the IT industry. His experience ranges from product development, consultancy, sales, and strategy development. He has been 3 years in Asia as country sales manager.

As Nolan’s Channel Development Manager and with 15+ years experience in partner channel sales, Derek is instrumental in supporting Nolan partners and customers to help deliver the best Nolan solution for them. Derek can help you deliver product demos and share his wealth of business knowledge, including best practices for bank and cash reconciliation.

Greg Bellis is an experienced Sales Engineering leader laser focused on ERP integration with over 14 years of experience. Greg leads the TrueCommerce organization with a wealth of industry knowledge circled around mid and enterprise market integrations of Order to Cash and Procure to Pay cycles. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoys outdoor adventures and model railroading in his free time.

Getting Alicia out of the Dental industry was like pulling teeth, but 10 years into her eOne career she is still putting smiles on thousands of customers’ faces. Alicia has a passion for helping customers become more efficient in their daily tasks, by using SmartConnect to automate manual data integration between systems and Popdock for reporting, virtual integration and migrations.

Mark Bennett has over 25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, account-based marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle in Canada, U.S.A., UK, Australia, and Western Europe. Mark is currently a Senior Partner Development Lead with Solver helping Solver Partners realize the potential of Solver’s Corporate Performance Management Suite to transform the Financial Planning & Analysis process with their customers. Mark brings experience in a number of transformational technologies like Acumatica xRP, Dynamics 365, Sage, Azure, PowerBI, Intelligent Edge, AI/cognitive services, machine learning, Big Data/DW, CPM, IoT, blockchain, mixed reality and autonomous cyber-security. His value is centered in building intellectual and emotional buy-in which inspires executives and teams to engage in collaborating to achieve beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes. Mark uses a challenger approach that is strongly grounded in customer success to inspire business leaders to recognize the value of Digital Transformation and engage in a program of change for Digital success.

Greg Gossler brings a wealth of experience to the table, having dedicated his career to collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams across software companies of all sizes. His expertise lies in strategic planning and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Currently, Greg is deeply involved in assisting Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in capitalizing on Microsoft Marketplaces and devising effective approaches to tap into the extensive TD SYNNEX network of resellers.

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Trish holds a deep-seated enthusiasm for fostering connections and communities within the technology sector. With more than 15 years of specialized experience in the Microsoft Dynamics channel, she is dedicated to engaging closely with clients to devise and implement software strategies that bolster enterprise effectiveness, compliance, and growth. Her profound understanding of the technology ecosystem, combined with her expertise in tailoring software solutions for a diverse range of customer segments, underscores her commitment to enhancing organizational performance and outcomes.

I have worked in software development for 28 years. I was introduced to Dynamics CRM 2011 in 2011 and recognized quickly the power of the flexibility of the platform. Except for a couple of years to be the head architect at a large healthcare organization I have worked with Dynamics CRM and the Power Platform since then.

Anthony Bonaduce is an experienced sales executive who is proud to have been a part of the Microsoft Channel for the better part of a decade. Prior to co-founding Cosmos Data Technologies, Anthony was the Vice President of Sales at Jet Reports (now insightsoftware) and most recently served as a Vice President at Rand Group, helping clients conduct their due diligence around leading reporting, analytics, and data management solutions.

ERP software veteran. Passionate about efficiency, finance and payments.

During his 17 years at Microsoft, Mike has experienced the life of Engineer, Engineering Manager and Program Manager, shipping Visual Studio, AX, NAV and Business Central. Today, he's responsible for increasing the productivity of SMBs through a world-class Business Central desktop client and integration with Microsoft 365 apps and services.

Peter has been with Microsoft since the acquisition of Navision in 2002, and has worked as a program manager in a number of areas and product lines throughout this time. He is currently a program manager on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developer tools team, responsible for the AL language, Visual Studio Code tooling, AppSource and extensions.

Mary Bricco is a Principal BC Developer at Velosio, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. She has over 20 years of experience in developing, implementing, and supporting business applications for various industries. Mary is passionate about using technology to improve business processes and outcomes. She has successfully transitioned from NAV to BC, and has learned to utilize the easy button in her projects. www.linkedin.com/in/mary-bricco-7493057

Tonya is an accomplished developer with over seven years of experience specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems through APIs, harnessing the power of the Power Platform, and crafting insightful reports. Tonya's expertise extends across various modules, including finance, jobs, service, advanced warehousing, and manufacturing, where she has meticulously customized solutions to cater to unique business needs. Her versatile experience spans from executing on-premise installations and upgrades to providing top-notch support for many customers in the cloud. Her integrative approach shines through in her work, having seamlessly integrated with multiple ISV solutions that enhance the functionality and efficiency of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. As a respected speaker within the Dynamics Community, Tonya is passionate about knowledge sharing and collaboration, making valuable contributions to the growth of the community. Tonya's commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their Business Central experience.

I'm Senior Director of Partner Enablement Experience at Pax8. Pax8 acquired Bam Boom Cloud on 1 February 2023, where I was the CTO. I have over 10 years' experience working with small and medium businesses. With a varied background as a chartered accountant, consultant and CTO, I have seen lots of businesses and lots of systems. I now put that experience to work in making the Microsoft stack more accessible to SMBs. As part of Pax8, we're laser focused on helping our partner and being the world's favourite technology marketplace.

Consultant to Microsoft and the Eco system since 1986 Core business advisory Co-Author Microsoft Cloud Partner Profitability Guide Architect Global Road to Repeatability Participated in the buy and sell of over 100 entities in Eco system over career Board member and Executive in Microsoft Eco system CRO for Jet Global until September 31, 2019 Core Advisory services EMEA North America Asia Australia / New Zealand

Mitch Brown is an experienced Sales Director who currently holds this position at Datahaven 365. With a career spanning over two decades, Mitch has dedicated his professional life to assisting organizations across North America to adopt efficient and automated document-based processes that help streamline their operations. He has worked with businesses of all sizes and across various industries, providing them with valuable insights to meet their unique requirements and challenges. Mitch's areas of specialization include AP and AR, with a keen focus on catering to the needs of the Dynamics community.

Aptean

Part of the Dynamic eShop team here in California!

Providing clients solutions across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform to meet the client's unique requirements.

Program Manager for the Dynamics 365 Business Central Control Plane team at Microsoft.

Senior B2B Marketer with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies and tactics. With a focus on sales enablement, content strategy, partner marketing, and demand generation, I pride myself on telling stories and creating experiences for every step in the buyer's journey. I am a firm believer in out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to amping up your marketing game, and I love to bounce ideas around with marketing peers. I've had the privilege of being in the channel for 8 years!

Petras has been in the BC channel for over 10 years now, spending most of that time in NAV to BC migration processes, technology and everything related to it. For the past few years Petras had spent more time in R&D dept. with running multiple product trials for Business Central market.

Erin is the Callow & Associates Business Central Team Leader. With over eight years of experience in the field of ERP solutions, she brings a valuable blend of technical knowledge and a keen understanding of business needs to her role. As a computer science graduate, she regularly collaborates closely with developers on any customizations, integrations, or development projects related to Business Central.

Gerdien Cammeraat has 25 years of experience in the software industry of which 20 years in the Dynamics community. She has been responsible for product development teams in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and the other Dynamics products. She is a coaching leader and has a passion for customer centric innovations. In her current role as Services Director at Ciellos, a Microsoft ISV Development Center, she is responsible for the overall delivery of the different service lines and ensuring high customer solution satisfaction. Directions has a special place in her heart as she loves the positive energy flow with the community coming together and was involved in getting the first two editions in Europe to roll.

Lindsey Kokosh is the VP of the VAR Channel & Program at Corpay. She has worked in finance and technology since 2001 and in the Microsoft Dynamics channel since 2021. She has a Finance degree from Arizona State University and an MBA in Global Management from University of Phoenix. Lindsey is passionate about building partner programs that create value for the organization, our partners, and our customers. She is based in Arizona where she enjoys the year-round sunshine, spicy cuisines, and hanging out with her boxer, Lilly.

Working on the Dynamics Pricelist team with a focus on partner programs and agreement.

Marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience supporting leadership teams to improve sales and communication strategies for the B2B Saas industry.

Past experience - Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations) - Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs Awards - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - NAVUG/BC All-Star - 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient - DUG Guardian Award recipient Professional - IMA/CMA – Member 1988 - AICPA – Member 1985 - APICS – Member 2004 - DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present) - Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee - Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present) Certifications - MCP – MB-800 - Dynamics Credentialed Professional - Microsoft Certified Professional

Sharka Chobot is the creator of the CRM product category (1995) and Chief Transformation Officer of Neural Impact. Sharka applies behavioral economics, neuroscience and persuasion psychology to help Microsoft partners develop an effective customer acquisition and go to market strategy. She has over 35 years of technology specific expertise and teaches behavioral marketing at leading universities in Canada. Sharka has worked with hundreds of Microsoft partners on six continents to develop their cloud product, packaging, pricing and vertical market strategy and to accelerate their transition to a SaaS business model.

Cindy has spent most of her career in account management in the payments industry. She joined iSoluitions Customer Success team beacuse of her passion for helping clients.

Peter Christensen (also known as Bugsy) is group engineering manager in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central team. Peter has been in Microsoft/Navision since 1988 and has worked on many different parts of the product - both as a developer and as a manager. Currently Peter manages the engineers in the application team, building the future for the Business Central application. In addition to this, Peter also manage the engineering of the Dynamics NAV, GP and SL products.

Jenn Claridge is Vice President of the ERP Practise at Sabre. Sabre is a Microsoft Partner with a Manufacturing vertical where Jenn planted her roots in 2008 starting as a consultant. Since 2013 Sabre has been laser focused on NAV and Business Central. Her areas of expertise are Project Management and using the Trade Modules, Assemblies and Production, Projects and Service. Her passion is getting results for her clients and rescuing any stray cat that comes her way!

Kate comes to UST from a high-paced marketing firm where her favorite client designed shoes for the working woman. From effective marketing strategy for startups to well-established companies, Kate learned to reach different audience groups and craft a message that resonates. She learned to strategically think through problems that arise and solve them with actionable items. Kate is a graphic guru, word wizard and lover of all things music and coffee. Kate is a graduate of the University of West Florida where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Marketing.

Jon is a seasoned professional renowned for their expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in the realm of Payroll & HR. With a career spanning over two decades, they have navigated the intricate landscape of SaaS sales, forming strategic partnerships, and ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction. Throughout their professional journey, Jon has consistently demonstrated a knack for innovation and a keen understanding of the evolving needs of the industry. Their adeptness in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and their profound insights into market trends have propelled numerous organizations to new heights of success.

Sarah Compter is the President at SYNACT, a technology firm that enables small and midsized businesses to harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, a state-of-the-art suite of customer relationship management and business productivity tools. Under Sarah’s leadership, SYNACT is disrupting the software industry’s traditional service model in favor of a program focused on results delivered, not hours spent. Sarah believes in an immersive, evolutionary approach to software development and takes pride in SYNACT’s collaborative approach to working with clients. Sarah began her tenure with SYNACT in 2009. Within two years, she took on responsibilities for managing day-to-day operations. She has served as President since late 2016, when she bought SYNACT and re-headquartered in Rochester. Since then, she has grown the team from two to 11 and increased recurring revenue by 7x. When she’s not working to meet the demands of her own small business, Sarah serves as President of the Small Business Council of Rochester and on the Board of Directors for Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. She lives in Webster, NY with her husband, Sky, and their pup, Olive.

Kim Congleton, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of New View Strategies, is a thought leader and trusted business partner known for her contagious, “we can do this” leadership energy. Kim leads NVS consulting and training services related to Advanced Warehousing, IT Solution Architecture, and Operations, and she empowers her clients to DO MORE with their ERP solutions. Kim draws from over two decades of senior leadership for Enterprise Systems, IT Supply Chain Solutions, and Solution Architecture. She earned the reputation as the go-to leader for meeting ambitious timetables, and navigated teams through 50+ BC/NAV ERP and advanced warehousing projects.

Joseph Corigliano is an business executive with 32 years of experience in the Busines Applications space including 23 years ex-Microsoft. Joe will be presenting with Ben Reid a program manager at Ciellos who speclaizes in Microsoft Partner Operations and spent 6+ years on the Microsoft Partner Experience team.

Experienced Solution Advisor with a proven track record in providing strategic guidance and innovative solutions to clients in the IT industry. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and optimize operations.

Melissa has a 20 year career in Sales and Channel Managment within the software world. She has been at Avalara for 8 years foused on the mid-market ERP space of Microsoft. You will most likely find Melissa while not on the road on a patio or festival listening to live music with her 3 year old Golden Retriever, Moxi!

Craig Crescas, based in Colorado, began his Microsoft career in March 2000. He joined the organization when Microsoft began investing in Business Applications (ERP and CRM). With almost 25 years of experience in Dynamics, Craig is chartered with changing the world one partner at a time. Since the launch of Dynamics 365, Craig has dedicated his efforts to recruiting and onboarding organizations, those interested in adding business applications to their product portfolio, by providing leadership, guidance and onboarding tools to streamline our partner’s time to market.

Graeme Crouch is a Power Platform enthusiast who has worked with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform since 2012, beginning his career as a Systems Analyst consultant on a CRM 2011 implementation. Graeme has since worked with public and private sector clients across North America and Europe in a number of industries including Healthcare, Regulation, Education, Manufacturing, and Sales. Graeme is currently a Solution Architect with TruNorth Dynamics based in Colorado, USA.

Benefiting from 25 years of experience in implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its predecessor Navision and now the rest of the Microsoft Biz Apps stack, I'm passionate about how technology can drive business growth through consistent and efficient processes whilst giving new levels of insight through reporting and AI. Between my day job of leading one of the UK's biggest SME focused Dynamics partners I have the privilege of being Chairmen of Directions, a association of more than 1200 Dynamics partners worldwide and a Microsoft MVP for Business applications.

NAV Consultant certified in Dynamics NAV 28 years ago. Now an MVP, MCT, MCP. My goal is to empower companies to get the most out of NAV or BC. Combining years of NAV/BC practical knowledge with accounting, consulting and development background, I bring a unique set of skills rarely found in a technically oriented individual. Bridging gaps; that's my forte. Identifying what users really need/want in BC to gets the blueprint. Preparing a detailed comparison of user's needs versus what BC 'out-of-the-box' will do, lays the foundation of the project. Assisting analysts in how to configure BC to meet the user's requirements is the plumbing and electrical for the system. My developer skills let me build the walls to meet the user requests and so that developers put a roof on correctly! Then I can manage the project and provide communication to keep work on track, on time and on budget, Let's build a system that's your best.

Christian Heide Damm is the cloud architect of Business Central and is responsible for the overall design of the Business Central Online architecture. Christian has been part of the entire NAV/BC journey to the cloud and continues to be passionate about all things SaaS and cloud architecture.

Regional Lead of North America

Building Continia in North America for 5 years now and excited to present to you our latest and greatest!

Joe brings over two decades of experience in Microsoft Business Applications, having served in various roles including consulting, startup practice leadership, presales engineering, sales, and sales leadership. His extensive background in this domain equips him with valuable insights and a distinctive perspective that he passionately shares with Microsoft and Microsoft Partners. His expertise is not just theoretical; Joe has a proven track record of transforming sales strategies and leading teams to success. During his tenure at RSM, he spearheaded a major shift in the sales approach. Moving away from traditional ERP selling focused on features and functions, he led the team towards a strategy centered on industry-specific solutions. This pivotal change catalyzed remarkable growth: the sales team expanded from 4 to 32 members, and revenue soared from $15M to an impressive $185M. Joe's leadership is characterized by his commitment to developing sales personnel and managers, empowering them to achieve their maximum potential through innovative and effective sales strategies.

George Delp has over 30 years of experience as a CPA and selling ERP/CRM solutions. He spent the 90s with a Big 6 accounting firm, advising clients on accounting information technology issues. Starting in the 2000s, George moved to full-time sales roles. In his current role at Inner Circle partner Stoneridge Software, George leads industry-based efforts for onboarding and managing relations with clients in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.

Robb is a 26-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions and multiple User Group Conferences. He is an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.

If you want to talk about data, Chris Dew is your guy. With nearly 30 years of experience, including the last 20 with eOne Solutions, he has seen it all. Chris has spent the last five years pioneering eOne’s Popdock product, the future of data migration and virtual integration. In his spare time, Chris is very active, with hobbies including pickleball, disc golf, playing guitar, and navigating the new world of being an empty-nester.

CEO and co-founder of Seer 365, Sam is well-known and respected within the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, having previously grown and sold three successful Microsoft Dynamics businesses, the most recent of which, at its time of sale to a large Global Systems Integrator, was the UK's largest Microsoft Dynamics partner. As an experienced business leader, he has a real passion for improving business efficiency and productivity, which was where the idea for Seer 365 and the GYDE365 platform originally came from. Alongside his team, he is 100% focused on helping Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners, ISV partners, their customers, and Microsoft itself to be more successful. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dharmasiri-36807318/

I'm a software/IT professional with strong technical skills and a versatile attitude in building and delivery up to date solutions. During my 25 years career i covered up different roles related mainly to Microsoft systems and ERP/CRM. Currently I'm leading R&D and IT teams with the goal to release, sell, and and maintain business applications for the smb companies around the world. As solution architect I'm focused on full Microsoft stack (Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI, Dynamics 365 CRM, Sharepoint, M365 and modern workplace) As Microsoft tecnology specialist my main goal is to design and integrate solutions related to CRM, ERP and BI systems. As a team leader I try to promote best practices and pattern in a healthy and positive work environment driven by business goals and continuous self improvement. I have a long experience in design and develop ERP for Italian and international companies, with knowledge of enterprise business processes.

Daniel Schmid, CPO of COSMO CONSULT, manages the company's product portfolio and has extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics. He has held various roles, focusing on sales and project management. Schmid contributes to the strategic development of COSMO CONSULT's offerings and enjoys an active family life, often exploring nature and remote travel destinations.

Marc is the co-founder of TekStack. Marc has scaled multiple software companies beyond the $20M revenue threshold, and has been in the Microsoft partner community over two decades. He built and ran JustFoodERP, one of North America’s most successful examples of a vertically focused NAV/BC business.

I like to see myself as a hybrid practitioner, both a thinker and a doer, and being able not only to identify real opportunities at the fuzzy front end of the innovation process but also, design, develop and connect with users. Strong and diverse academic background with a Bachelor's of General Studies degree focused on Science and Mathematics from Indiana University South Bend. Masters degree in Emerging Media Design and Development from Ball State University Always warm and human.

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. Dustin is a consultant for over three-hundred companies across a wide array of industries, he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in a variety of sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology. Dustin has been a speaker all over the world presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer.

Patrick is the CEO of Integrity Data and responsible for the strategic vision and direction of the software company he started in 1996. He is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys pursuing business ideas to see how they can succeed. Opportunities are abundant if you are willing to look for them, pursue them and work hard for them. His priorities in life are Faith, Family and Business/work. He believes in doing what is right, helping others and valuing people over profit. He enjoys giving back and paying forward, which are key to a full and joyful life.

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge. Specialties: Business strategy System alignment Team mentoring Wholesale Food Distribution Food Products Manufacturing Wholesale Distribution Discrete Manufacturing Health Care Dynamics365 Office365

A 20+ year veteran of Business Applications with experience spanning global product marketing, Partner GTM, Field Sales and Marketing. I am passionate about creating Microsoft and Partner GTM strategies that help partners drive growth in SMB.

Shawn Dorward (Vice President at sa.global) is a business and technology professional focusing on efficiencies and maximizing the return on projects and technology investments. Shawn proudly serves the Dynamics Community and can often be found presenting at community events around the US and online. He regularly shares his tips and experiences via his personal blog site, LifeHacks365.com. LifeHacks365.com provides tips and tricks for Dynamics 365 products, such as Dynamics GP & Business Central (BC), as well as Office 365 products, such as Excel & Outlook.

Hello all! My name is Taylor Dorward and I am a Power Apps Consultant and Accessibility Evangelist in the Microsoft ecosystem. I have spoken at several conferences, including, Summit North America, DynamicsCon Live, DynamicsCom Virtual, and Directions NA. I enjoy discussing my passion for Power Apps and Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace - I hope you are able to join me for one of my sessions!

Stacy has been working in the Microsoft Dynamics space since 1996. During those years she has performed various functions, beginning in support and implementations, and moving to sales and account management. Through these roles, and working with partners and customers, Stacy has gained considerable knowledge of business processes and how software can help solve problems. Stacy is currently engaged at Suite Engine to grow and develop our partner channel, and to help our partners and prospects understand how our solutions can help them.

Christian Lehmann leverages his 15 years of executive leadership and consulting expertise in the IT sector to help technology providers accelerate and scale their Microsoft-focused practices. He is passionate about helping partners drive growth, increase margins, scale delivery, improve the pre and post-sales motion and drive cloud business models and behavioural change. As a former CEO of one of Europe’s largest Dynamics resellers, he truly cares about people and can lead any major change – no matter if it is IT-driven, refers to organization development or human resource capabilities. Christian knows how to build project teams that deliver value and helps partners develop strategies that get results. He also brings his former research and expertise as a University Professor of Economics and Business Management at international universities to help partners understand the critical principles and dynamics of behavioural economics and SaaS business model change.

As the ISV sales and partner manager at YAVEON, Michael has been pushing for the success of the partners while also trippeling the size of the YAVEON partner network within the last years. His focus has always been on being successful through standardization and verticalization.

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with plenty of road rash earned by co-founding two fin-tech companies, one of which made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. In 2018, she and her partner decided to pivot to a new target market where they didn’t have an existing network. She had to generate new sales quickly, so she researched LinkedIn lead generation techniques. After a bit of trial and error, she landed on a strategy that worked really well. Within 6 months, she made 500 new connections and booked 125 sales calls, using only LinkedIn and Google. It worked so well, she started teaching other sales teams including a lot of Microsoft partners how to use the same methods. This approach allows her clients to develop a consistent and predictable strategy for bringing in qualified sales opportunities. After some training, clients consistently get 26 meetings for every 100 connection requests using this method.

Mike Ehrenberg is a Microsoft Technical Fellow. He is the CTO for the Dynamics Product Group, within the Business Applications Group. Ehrenberg joined Microsoft in 2003, after 25 years of business application development across banking and brokerage transaction systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) for process manufacturing, and supplier relationship management (SRM) solutions. At Olivetti, he led the development of one of the first commercial banking systems for Windows. As CTO at Marcam, Ehrenberg drove the development of the first ERP product for Windows NT, deeply architected for the Microsoft platform. At Frictionless Commerce, he led development of one of the first complete SRM solutions deployable by design either on-premises or in the cloud. Ehrenberg and his family live in Seattle and love spending time cycling, skiing, and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.

At OmniData Insights, we specialize in simplifying complex data, and we work with your team to design and build a robust Data Estate for your organization. We understand that curated data should be simple, and that access should be instant. With our business experience and technical proficiency we make success with data possible.

Tyler joined the eOne team in April of 2022. He has a background in sales and customer experience in a variety of industries, which provides him with a unique end-user perspective. He is passionate about providing integration solutions that directly tackle the inefficiencies that come as a result of working in many applications that are not connected.

🚀 As the VP of Growth and a key driver of Partnerships/Channel Development at DBSync, I am passionate about empowering businesses to seamlessly integrate and replicate their on-premise and cloud applications. With over 15 years of experience as a versatile operations, sales, and marketing expert across diverse industries, I've had the privilege of consulting on impactful projects for more than 50 companies.

Channel Sales Executive for Business Applications (Dynamics and Power Platform) in the SMB Segment at Microsoft. Supporting Un-Managed customers through the Partner ecosystem who lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of Microsoft customers.

Ugne Fink-Jensen is anexperienced international business negotiator, entrepreneur, and speaker with over 15 years of professional experience. She has a strong background in complex and high-stakes IT, tech, and innovation negotiations, having worked as a lead negotiator and senior group counsel at the multi-billion-dollar corporation AP. Møller-Maersk. Before that, she headed the legal department at 1ClickFactory, which marked the beginning of her deep understanding of the Microsoft industry. Today, she is the founder of Legal4Partners, a legal consulting company specializing in the Microsoft industry, and Firm&Fair, a global negotiation agency. On a mission to level the playing field in business negotiation, Ugne inspires business leaders to rethink their current approach to contracts and negotiation.

Carson Fletcher is the Microsoft Partner Manager and Sales Engineer at QBuild Software. QBuild Software makes CAD-ERP integration software to increase engineering productivity. Since 2002, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in integrating their CAD and ERP systems. Our many years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best CAD-ERP integrator in the space.

During a 22-year career with Microsoft, Cecilia earned a reputation for clarity of purpose and an unwavering focus on results. Ambitious goals, methodical planning, and effective execution are the hallmarks of her management philosophy. Cecilia’s leadership style emphasizes integrity, empathy, inclusiveness and accountability. Cecilia spent 16 years with Microsoft Business Applications, culminating in a four-year stint as Global Ecosystem Lead. As a key member of the unit’s leadership team, she was responsible for growth of the core business through the development and health of the partner ecosystem. Among the functions she oversaw were ecosystem capacity planning, capability development and performance growth strategies, as well as field operations at global scale.

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Gold Product Manager at Fenwick. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision. Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology. But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Hennie Fouche is a seasoned professional in the data and AI field with 17+ years’ experience in leveraging data to add business value to companies. Having spent a large part of his career in the Financial Services Industry, Hennie has gained an understanding of the use of quantitative techniques to help drive decision-making processes. Hennie is currently Director of AI at OmniData working with clients to drive value from data using predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Rich Fowler a business process and practice builder with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. He has worked with and for some of the largest software providers in the industry, as well as small and large ISV Partners and end user clients. He has a deep understanding of the partner channel and how to leverage it to achieve business goals. Thousands of presentations later, he has a set of guidelines that help engage, not alienate an audience. Almost as importantly, he understands how to connect with an audience both online and IRL to get your message across. Rich is also a seasoned broadcaster and event host, with decades of experience in radio and TV, and 35 years of experience in event hosting, emcee, and management. He brings an energy and positive vibe to every event he participates in, whether it is a keynote speech, a panel discussion, or a workshop. Rich is passionate about sharing his insights and knowledge with his audience, and helping them navigate the complex world of business communication. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker, who can tailor his message to suit the needs and interests of his listeners, and teach you how to tailor yours as well. EDU: Bachelor of Arts in Communications from BGSU, Ohio.

Hector is currently the General Manager of the Frontline App portfolio in the Business Applications Platform, which include Field Service, Resource Scheduling, Remote Assist and Guides. He holds a BS/MS in Physics from University of Vigo (Spain) and an MBA from MIT Sloan.

David Gersten has 25+ years of experience in Business Process Solutions including Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management solutions. As a Senior Manager, Emerging Ecosystems, David is responsible for building and managing relationships with Microsoft, Acumatica and Sage Intacct, both direct and through our VAR channels, while identifying and strategizing on future markets for Paystand to consider expanding into. David brings to Paystand 14+ years of expertise managing sales, marketing, ISV and strategic relationships in the ERP VAR channel.    He is currently a Past-President of the Southern California (SoCal) chapter and a Past-Vice President of the Americas of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP). David also participated on the Partner Engagement Board for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference and is highly active in Dynamics User Group communities. He is an Alumni on the Advisory Task Force of Voices for Innovation, focusing on data privacy, payments, fraud, and PCI Compliance.  David has presented at many community events, including DirectionsNA, DynamicsCon, Community Summit, Microsoft Inspire, and other conferences. 

As Nolan Business Solutions' General Manager of North America, Patty's passion is assisting our clients in growing their businesses by providing the right resources to simplify the growth process. With a background as an auditor and a controller who also earned a CPA license, she expertly combines her financial expertise with her software consulting skills to guide organizations in improving their financial processes with cutting-edge technology.

I've been in the NAV/BC world for more than 15 years now, first as a developer, and currently as the CTO of iDynamics, an ISV best known for our Commissions solution for Business Central. If you have been in the Business Central community for long, you probably have seen my name reporting bugs in Github or nagging Microsoft employees in Yammer for improvements to the app 😆

Rosalie Girard is a trilingual Business Value professional who has built and led management consulting / business value organizations at different organizations including a global Engineering firm, a Gen AI scale-up who went public in 2021, and Microsoft. In her Corporate role at Microsoft, she oversees and leads strategic conversations around Generative AI in business applications across North and South America with the largest Banks and Capital Market firms.

Jen Glaze is COO and practice leader for Microsoft ERP payment integration solutions. She is subject matter expert and SaaS based payment platforms and was previously Director at FinTech sales at Payrix, leading SaaS space payments technology solution provider. Jen is also a classical pianist and was a music instructor for over 20 years. Her creativity combined with her technical skills makes her an excellent solutions oriented resource for the team and our clients. She specializes in driving business growth and revenue through results oriented strategies across multiple divisions while maintaining a collaborative teamwork approach. Jen is a highly versatile and strategic leader who believes in the value of setting loyalty goals and then distilling them into action plans.

With more than 20 years of experience in the channel, helping software and technology publishers, partners, and ISVs amplify their marketing revenue is my specialty and my passion. I co-founded The Partner Marketing Group in 2008 with the goal of providing quality marketing resources and services to those in the industry. Along with my extraordinary team, we have helped more than 500 companies improve their marketing initiatives, as well as created the annual Technology Marketing Benchmarks & Trends Report - which has become an influential piece of content sharing best practices and guidance with channel marketers. In addition, I am a founding member of the Channel Marketing Academy, which works to bring together a community of marketers on a monthly basis to learn and share insights. Marketing is at the core of any business' success, which is why I love doing what I do so much.

Oleg Glubochansky leads the omni-channel commerce and digital marketing teams at RSM, focusing on digital transformation in sales across retail and digital channels. Partnering with Shopify and other leading eCommerce platforms his team drives commerce innovation. With extensive experience in both midmarket and enterprise sectors, Oleg began his tech career at Microsoft, contributing to Office 2007 and Microsoft Word, and later honed his consulting skills at companies like Acquity Group and Explore Consulting, before joining RSM. Oleg combines his technical background with strategic thinking to lead businesses effectively in the evolving digital commerce landscape.

With 16 years of CPQ experience, Gwyn has helped Enterprise and SMB customers select CPQ solutions to improve their business processes. She is located in Denver Colorado and helps partners across North America.

Ora Goldman guides the culture and strategy of Mekorma. She founded the company in 1990 and has been leading ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her dogs, hanging out with her three kids, exploring how to relieve human and animal suffering, and living purposely with presence.

Over 20 years of the Dynamics experience. Expertise in D365 BC and D365 FSC implementations.

Greg Gossler brings a wealth of experience to the table, having dedicated his career to collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams across software companies of all sizes. His expertise lies in strategic planning and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Currently, Greg is deeply involved in assisting Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in capitalizing on Microsoft Marketplaces and devising effective approaches to tap into the extensive TD SYNNEX network of resellers.

Tara Grant has dedicated her 20-year career in the Microsoft Dynamics channel to translating brands, products, and service offerings in an understandable, relatable, and compelling way that drives lead generation and revenue. With unmatched productivity and a real love for delivering crisp, clear messaging, Tara helps distill complex products and services down to effective offers and content that attracts buyers.

Unified Commerce expert, responsible for growing NaviPartner marketshare globally.

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhamblindms/

In the NAV/BC channel since 2004, currently looking after growing ecosystem of 2-Controlware partners.

9 years in automotive industry 4 years consulting in batch manufacturing industries 20 years Cosmo Consult

Jennifer Harris is the founder and CEO of Technology Management Concepts (TMC).

I first began working with BC (Navision at that time) in 2003 as an end user (in a controller capacity). Shortly after, I changed career paths and aligned with a Microsoft Partner where I focused on Navision, NAV, and BC implementations until 2022. At that point, I began learning about AP automation and my focus moved to leading ExFlow implementations with SignUp Software.

With Liberty Grove Software, assists organizations on their implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as associated BI solutions and ISV products. Previously led Enterprise Reporting team for large pension fund investment organization and consulted for a major BI vendor in the implementation of BI and ETL solutions with its customers across North America. Major strengths include combining strong technical and analysis skills with the ability to understand and work with IT and business at multiple organizational levels.

Tanya Henderson is the founder of Tess Team . Tanya has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and is passionate about ERP solutions and Power Bi Reporting. Tanya is a solution architect, consultant and trainer who is a Microsoft Certified Professional in Dynamics GP, Dynamics BC and Power BI. She believes in the giving back as an active community Leader through philanthropy in the Salt Lake City region and the Microsoft Technical community.

Fredrik Hietala is one of the Partner and Customer Success Managers for SMB , with an engineering background in Dynamics NAV and AX

Jim has been in the Dynamics channel since 2001 in a wide variety of roles, with many of those years spent on the VAR side of the business. Jim now leads the team at SPS Commerce responsible for implementation of SPS solutions that integrate with the Microsoft ERP products.

With over 20 years in accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman created Mount Evans Consulting to create accounting systems that fit each small business perfectly. Kristen is a schooled accountant with a diverse background of accounting experience and brings these experiences and knowledge in working with small businesses to provide the solutions to fit their unique accounting needs. In addition, she is extensively involved in the Microsoft Dynamics community and regularly offers her valuable knowledge in open forums, interviews, and conference appearances. Kristen is also a cohost of Microsoft MVP Women in Tech: The Untold Stories. Kristen serves on the advisory committee for Dynamics User Group (DUG). Her services and experience have earned her a renowned name, four consecutive GPUG All-Star nominations, a Granite Award, and Dynamics 365 All Star Award nomination. Kristen has also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP three years in a row, a recognition reserved for top technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. As a Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant, she demonstrates a high level of domain expertise and can tackle even the most challenging projects.

Being part of the Microsoft Dynamics community since 1990, Erik Hougaard has worked with every version and visited all corners of the system. He has worked with NAV for the biggest companies in Denmark and across numerous industries. He is a Managing Partner in EFOQUS, a Canadian Microsoft Partner developing products and solutions with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Erik is an active community contributor passionate about sharing his deep technical knowledge, and he has been awarded a Microsoft MVP Award for his Dynamics NAV contributions every year since 2014. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and has been blogging about Dynamics since 2013. In 2019 he wrote the BUSINESS CENTRAL FIELD GUIDE to help customers understand the system, with or without external help. In 2020 he added a YouTube channel publishing weekly videos with hacks and insights for Microsoft 365 Business Central programming.

Fauwaz is the Sr. Director of B2B Strategy with 15 years of experience in electronic payment technology, specializing in ERP integration, payment security, and sales. He has a strong background in leading software sales teams at Nodus and EVO Payments, contributing significantly to strategic acquisitions. With expertise in various ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica, Sage, and SAP, Fauwaz excels in driving partner success and customer satisfaction in the payment industry.

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Born in London, Darren is a currency and payments professional with over two decades of experience in the Fintech space. He is best known for his sales and commercial leadership across Fx Solutions, World First, and now leads the Global Enterprise team at Xe.com, a Euronet company. Darren has been active within the Microsoft community over the past few years and is the driving force in bringing embedded payment technology in F&O and Business Central to the market.

Lotte Cordt Ihlemann is a Partner and Customer Success Manager and has been with Microsoft for more than 20 years. Over the years Lotte has been working in various global roles within marketing, product marketing, and partner enablement for Business Central and earlier Dynamics NAV and Dynamics AX. Currently driving Business Central global partner readiness and communication, Microsoft's community, event and content strategy at key SMB business application conferences, strategic alliance management and projects securing the customer base.

Emmy works with Modern Work and Business Applications CSP go to market growth strategy.

Since 1998...

I have been in the Business Applications for over 20 years and have strong passion for helping our partners succeed!! Throughout my time, I have held a variety of roles from capacity, recognition, communications, sales, marketing and etc. Currently I work as a partner marketer for our Indirect Providers.

As Solver's VP of Solutions Engineering, Stephanie combines her background in accounting and finance with cutting-edge software solutions. With over 15 years in the trenches, implementing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, and Corporate Performance Management tools, she understands the nuances and needs of modern businesses. Since joining Solver in 2011, Stephanie has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of customers through successful implementations.

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He has read “The Goal” at least 4 times, “Lean Thinking” at least 3 times, and has seen Star Wars more times than he can count (Han shot first!). He is an avid collector of music and, using “The Rolling Stone Top 500 Album List” as a guide, has managed to buy 490 of the 500 best albums of all time (as CDs - the rest are out of print).

Principal Product manager focusing on Partner capacity and ISV Success

Kevin Kalla has been with Simova for almost a decade. His journey at Simova was awareded with the Product Manager title in 2022 after positions as Sales Consultant and Project Manager. Combining the knowledge from both sides has allowed him to integrate these insights from different perspectives into the development of new innovations and functionalites for the Simova extensions.

Fadi Kanaan serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships, North America, at ClickLearn. With over 6 years of experience working in the world of SaaS, Fadi has adeptly navigated partner-centric positions. His unwavering dedication lies in delivering value to both ClickLearn partners and their customers.

Over 20 years in Dynamics. Driving Data Strategies for Partners and Customers.

As CEO of NETRONIC, I help SMB organizations to gain operational agility with visual scheduling. I am responsible for NETRONIC's strategy, for innovation, and for our go-to-market. As such, I am the driving force behind providing visual scheduling extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central. I am the host of the Business Central Manufacturing Show (podcast) and author of the "State of Business Central and Manufacturing" report. In my spare time, I am a passionate (and successful) youth football coach and a passionate (and not very elegant) skier.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, James has equal tenure as a consultant in both finance and retail. Currently leading a team of tax technology professionals responsible for indirect tax automation for retail companies, his primary focus is designing end-to-end multi-channel transaction tax solutions. Leveraging advanced technology and scalable software, his keen understanding of compliance aids in enhancing productivity, reducing risk, and improving customer satisfaction.

Peter is the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at TrellisPoint. He spent many years as an Information Technology Consultant and has deep experience across delivery, pre-sales and sales roles within the mid-market and enterprise IT consulting space. Since 2003, Peter has specialized in CRM technology consulting, beginning with the release of Microsoft CRM version 1.2. Since that time, he has focused almost exclusively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technology consulting for sales, marketing, and service organizations.

ArcherPoint Inc, CEO

Go-to-Marketing for the CSP Partner ecosystem. Focus is on driving pricing, promotions, and platform commerce experiences for CSP Partners

Sergio is a Technical Product Manager for Business Central at Binary Stream Software. He brings over 9 years of expertise in NAV/BC and an impressive 11-year journey with GP. Through his extensive career, he has crafted a multitude of applications and orchestrated seamless integrations with diverse product ecosystems. Sergio's fervor for the art of app development is evident in every endeavor he undertakes. Beyond the realm of software, he finds his passion extended to the lush fields of soccer, where he channels his spare time into coaching.

Charlotte brings a wealth of experience in ERP and Business Central/NAV Implementations, plus extensive knowledge of Lanham supply chain solutions, to her role as Product Evangelist. In addition to educating customers via sessions, consultative discussions, and Lanham solutions demos, she also maintains customer and partner liaison responsibilities for Lanham EDI. Charlotte is an avid runner, reader, and relishes time with her two teenage sons.

Kim Dam Klausen is Services Director and Senior Solution Architect at Ciellos. With 25 years of software architecture design and development experience in the tech industry, Kim has worked with numerous customers around the world successfully delivering solutions in the Dynamics ERP and telecommunications space. He is passionate about bringing team members together helping businesses leverage technology to achieve their goals.

A seasoned veteran in FinTech, consulting, ERP, POS, and SaaS. Have held senior positions in large companies and start-ups in the US, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe.

Ivan has been with Microsoft for 10 years with product since 2001, holding finance consulting and product manager roles within the localization team and then in core Application and Integration teams. For last couple of years, he focused on helping making Business more intuitive, deliver on application product feedback and working on integration between Business Central and Dataverse and Dynamics 365 for Sales.

Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer, representing one of the most successful cloud-ready companies in Europe, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which has successfully gained the market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learnt along the way on how to build and manage products that sell. With a background in the SMB sales and leadership, Ugne’s career expands over several industries, most of time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to: - Build and manage an effective team; - Market and sell Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC in the cloud; - Develop and implement strategies launching and managing a software product – from analysis to profits.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ievgeniikorovin/

Blazej Kotelko is one of the PMs in the Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen, Denmark but he had worked previously for Microsoft in London, UK and in Poland. With experience in the SMB space, UX design, low-code platforms and partner management he is currently responsible for the success and roadmap of Dynamics 365 Business Central integration with Power Platform.

Maximilian Krampe holds a bachelors degree in Technical Management & Marketing and has been with Simova since 2020. He is coming from marketing and sales related to ERP-independend product lifecycle management solutions including document management, process optimization and digitization. It is now his goal to inspire Microsoft Partners to streamline the processes for their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central customers with the Simova apps.

Founded Abakion in 2000

Avril LaPorte is the Director of Application & Client Support Services at Oztera, where she plays a pivotal role in blending her accounting expertise with her deep functional knowledge of MS NAV/BC, and her passion to help her team and her clients to achieve excellence.

An accomplished professional with over 15 years of expertise in customer success, I specialize in nurturing and expanding customer relationships through innovative engagement strategies and dedicated support. My background spans a broad spectrum of areas including customer onboarding, retention, account management, and customer satisfaction improvement, where I have consistently driven success and growth for the organizations I've been part of.

Pre-Sales Solution Architect, TrellisPoint https://www.linkedin.com/in/pleaver/ Penny is a seasoned veteran of the tech industry holding a variety of senior roles within operations, IT, and professional services departments. Her specialty is aligning technology with business processes and working with customers to streamline usability, increase user adoption, and improve ROI of their technology purchase. In her current role, she works to understand client needs during the sales process, so they have a successful CRM launch.

20+ years of experience in CRM sales, presales and implementations with Dynamics 365 (CRM) for all major industries, Contact Centers, Financial Services, Health industry and more, digitally transforming customers to achieve more. Data Scientist with academic and business background, enhancing customer's performance, optimizing results and gaining relevant business insights through feature engineering, ML, AI, Data Analytics, Big Data and Azure Kinect.

A veteran of Point-of-Sales solutions and product design. Has a keen eye on all details and understands that simplifying solutions is the key to many challenges. Has deep knowledge of how POS systems can work even better with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, especially when solving complexity within verticals.

Amanda Lewis is a data management expert with 15+ years of experience in strategy and technology stack solutions for nonprofits. As a solutions expert at Martus, Amanda helps organizations improve their budgeting and reporting, and integrate Martus into their existing tech stacks for better collaboration and faster budgeting. She is passionate about helping teams reach their full potential through improved collaboration and streamlined workflows. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys traveling with her dog, hiking, and finding new craft coffee shops in each new city she explores.

Kevin is a member of the FORVIS Business Technology Solutions team, with more than 17 years of experience in the IT industry with a focus on software development. He has experience performing business needs analysis, developing software solutions, performing data integrations and migrations, and creating report and data analysis solutions. He worked on various systems including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, BC, Salesforce.com, Peoplesoft, Dynamics AX, and others. He has also worked with various data integration tools including KingswaySoft, Scribe, MuleSoft, SmartConnect, and others. He holds several Microsoft certifications. He is a Lead Consultant, providing technical designs and estimates of work. Kevin’s project experience includes clients among various vertical industries including manufacturing, nonprofit, and healthcare. He also has 11 years of experience working as a software developer in the manufacturing industry for a packaging company. Kevin is a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin, with two A.A.S. degrees: PC programming and database design, and website development and design. Kevin is working on a B.A.S. degree in organization leadership from UW - Green Bay with a graduation date of spring 2024.

A Ukrainian professional currently residing in Madrid, Spain, with over a decade of extensive experience specializing in Microsoft ERP systems, specifically D365 FSCM and BC. Demonstrating expertise as an architect in various international projects, alongside leading the consultancy department within the company

Steve joined the Business Central team at SKsoft three years ago after working as a Dynamics consultant for 20+ years. With his experience implementing SKsoft banking solutions for Dynamics SL and D365 Finance, he has helped bring the high-quality solutions and service SKsoft is known for to Business Central.

With 30 years’ experience in workforce planning, human resources, payroll administration, and benefits administration, Patrice Loisi is a highly accomplished business strategist that's results-oriented, expanding several industries including technology, legal, financial services, PEO, and corporate leadership. As an executive HR Business Partner, Patrice’s passion for delightful customers' experiences offers a solutions-driven and advisory approach to drive strategy with business leaders at all organizational levels. As an innovative and true business partner, Patrice streamlines and optimizes processes to reduce costs, increase value, and achieve business objectives.

John is the Group Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Regional President, North America John worked at Navision Software in sales and channel management until it was purchased by Microsoft. John continued his career in the software industry with Microsoft until joining ExpandIT in 2013 to help the organization expand into North America. As Group CSO and Regional President North America at ExpandIT, John thrives on helping organizations who perform installations and services become more productive and successful. His team is responsible for sales worldwide, growing ExpandIT's network of Microsoft Dynamics partners and supporting end-customers in North America.

Patricia has been working in ERP as a consultant for more than 30 years. She specialized in the international business and global implementations. At this moment she is responsible at Arquiconsult for the Neashore and International business.

Katie leads M&A efforts for Evergreen's ERP partner vertical, Pine Services Group. Pine Services Group is currently composed of 9 independent ERP partners, with Microsoft Dynamics being a key focus area.

Jay has 4 decades of experience helping businesses implement solutions to help improve their business success. He has worked for ISVs in the Dynamics GP, BC, and AX space as well as Great Plains Software and Microsoft. In his time at those companies, he has focused on consulting, development, project management, the Retail vertical and marketing. For the last decade, Jay has been a part of the growing Mekorma team. In his current role as Chief Evangelist of Mekorma, he leads an energetic team that is exploring multiple-ERP offerings to enable AP department's success. Because AP departments often get overlooked during ERP implementations, he loves to help those departments grow their technology and ease their workloads so that they can focus on tasks that are much more impactful to the organization.

My career is defined by a comprehension of how technology can be levered to propel business objectives and professional philosophy is rooted in collaboration and the sharing of ideas. These have been crucial to my contributions in business development as my sales approach goes beyond mere transactions, focusing instead on creating lasting alliances that yield mutual benefits.

I work for more than 25 years in the ERP industry starting from a more technical background to a wide functional business perspective. Working with Microsoft Business Solutions for more than 20 years, I faced several technological transitions and share a lot of my experience with other IT professional over those years. I'm currently responsible for looking at other partners and ISV solutions to bring in our portfolio and for the creation and design of new solutions to enrich our company own IP.

Jordan is an accomplished Sales Professional with 15 years of B2B Sales Experience across multiple industries within Manufacturing, Distribution, and Industrial Services. As Sales Director for Experlogix Digital Commerce in North America, Jordan draws upon his experience in Digital Commerce and Tech Sales to help organizations execute their strategic growth plan by taking their sales strategy and revenue to the next level through the use of innovative technology and best practices.

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As the Director Of Channel Development for Stratos Cloud Alliance at Velosio, I am responsible for the development and management of multiple channel programs in North America, leveraging my 30 years of sales, account management, marketing, and customer service expertise. I am passionate about helping partners and clients achieve their business goals with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other cloud solutions, using my solution-selling and relationship-building skills. I have successfully cultivated complex C-Level alliances as well as lucrative partnerships and franchises, resulting in high-end closings with diverse audiences. I have also effectively originated, launched, and managed comprehensive sales and marketing departments and processes, completing research, multi-level strategic planning, and staff recruitment. I am a Microsoft Certified professional and a motivator who continually spurs the professional development of talented internal teams to elevate profits and market share to outpace competitors.

Ryan has been in the Microsoft Dynamics community for 20 plus years as an end user, consultant and ISV owner.

Kara is responsible for building and maintaining Aptean's Food & Beverage global partner channel. As VP of the Global Partner Program, Kara and her team are focused on forging strong alliances with dedicated and exceptional partners, in order to create a powerful partner network that revolutionizes the way food and beverage do business and helping them to achieve unparalleled growth and efficiency in their operations. Kara has over 18 years of experience in the B2B software industry and joined Aptean in 2017.

Kasey is currently a Product Manager at Enavate focusing on Assessment and Migration tooling and strategy.

Having been in B2B technology marketing for 25+ years, I truly enjoy helping partners, customers and team members overcome challenges and achieve their growth goals. My passion for B2B tech marketing in the financial sectors began when I experienced first-hand the challenges related to manual, inefficient processes faced by many back-office teams at small and mid-sized companies. Having started in the Dynamics community as a GP user and AP manager, I am inspired by how far we have come as a community, the evolution of the ERP systems we work with, and how marketing aligns with the journey. I love seeing the technology and partnerships continue to grow!

With 30+ years’ experience in developing collaboration software, process consulting and channel sales, has held sales and management positions at USWeb/CKS, Open Text, ReadSoft, Kofax, and KnowledgeLake – with his teams instrumental in achieving incremental revenue results through the development of award-winning joint partner solutions and Alliances. As a regular speaker at conferences and blogger on the Financial Process software industry, Bob’s goal is to ensure SignUp’s Partners and Customers thrive through engagements that drive significant ROI and on-going revenue growth.

Suzie is a member of the FORVIS Business Technology Solutions team. She has over 16 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Suzie helps clients implement and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. She collaborates with her team to understand the client's situation, challenges, and objectives to create a tailored solution that suits them. Her passion is to train, support, and troubleshoot for the client and her team. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with others and helping them overcome challenges. She is a skilled professional who can handle different areas of Business Central, such as finance, operations, sales, service, and reporting. She has a unique insight into the implementation process of Business Central, having started her career as an end-user of the system. She can relate to the challenges and opportunities that clients face when adopting a new solution.

Arno is CEO / Founding partner of 2-Control and has been a Certified Information System Auditor for over 25 years with very extensive experience with Business Central in the field of security and control. 2-Control supports end users and partners in setting up and monitoring authorizations.

I transitioned into the tech world 4 years ago after being an AX super user. I am the CEO of WorldMax, we cover a niche space of extending Business Central with the Power Platform. I am 1 of 5 Female Business Central MVP's in the world. I am very active in the D365 communities in creating content, speaking at conferences, and mentoring individuals who are new to tech.

A member of the Binary Stream's senior leadership team responsible for global go-to-market strategy and business expansion into new verticals and regions through new and existing partnerships, through Microsoft, and by working directly with end-users. Khaled has led multiple organizations from no market share to success by prioritizing customer and partner benefits and working in sync within a broader ecosystem.

Jay Newman, Co-CEO and President, brings 20+ years of eCommece experience to the table. Jay has supported eCommerce projects for SMB clients using Magento and Shopify, to notable B2B clients like Sonic Drive-In. He has helped these companies create B2B and franchise customer portal and ordering platforms. Prior to commercebuild, Jay was CEO of Pressable, a global WordPress managed hosting and eCommerce platform for startups, agencies, and emerging SMB’s. Prior to Pressable, Jay held senior executive roles with Rackspace and Hostway Services. In 2010 Jay joined Gary Sherlock and Fabio Banducci at Peer 1 Hosting where he was responsible for the direction and management of all sales and marketing activities. Prior to Peer 1, he co-founded the Digital Recognition Network and held management roles with EMC Corp. and PTC.

Vincent has been working with Business Central for over ten years. He and his team are responsible for the architecture of Business Central and for driving innovation. During the last years, he has been focusing on modernizing the development tools, modernizing the clients and making Business Central a world class cloud service.

Kennie Nybo Pontoppidan works as program manager in the Dynamics 365 Business Central server backend team. He has been working in the dangerous field between customers, partners, support professionals, developers and dba's for many years and done his part of mistakes as a developer before that in his 18+ years in the it industry. He enjoys working with data and databases and really, really enjoys working using KQL. Kennie has no humor.

Rod has been working with Business Applications since 1997, with many of those years being focused on ERP and associated technology implementation and integration. His experience covers all aspects of implementation, support, and integration – both technical and functional, as a user, an IT manager, a partner, a small business owner, and most recently as an employee of a multi-solution ISV.

Business Apps & Digital Ecosystems Director for Microsoft in Latin America, where I have been working for over 27 years in various technical, sales, and leadership roles. I have over 33 years of experience in the computer software industry, with a strong background in cloud computing, AI, software as a service, innovation, technical development, and enterprise solution selling. My mission is to help small, medium, and large digital businesses to scale and grow globally, leveraging Microsoft's cloud computing, AI infrastructure and business applications software-as-a-service solutions from Microsoft and our big/global community and ecosystem of partners. I lead a talented and energetic team of professionals who are passionate about empowering digital companies to respond, recover, reimagine, and rescale their businesses in a fast-changing and competitive environment. Every day is a moon shot for us, as we engage, work and partner with small & medium companies, startups, digital native companies, venture capitalists, private equity firms, accelerators, incubators, and mentors to create value and high impact for our customers and communities. In addition to my role at Microsoft, I am also an active angel investor, limited partner at various venture capital funds, board advisor and mentor at Endeavor and several startups' board member. I enjoy supporting and collaborating with entrepreneurs, innovators, and disruptors who are shaping the future of Latin America Economy. I believe in the power of technology to transform people, lives, businesses, and societies for the better.

Many years of experience in implementing and modifying Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions. In addition, I also dealt with many solutions from the Power Platform, which has several applications used daily in various business areas. Over the years, I had the opportunity to find myself in different business situations and overcome obstacles creatively. Leader of the Serbian Community named BizSource, which focuses on Microsoft business applications with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Now I want to share my knowledge and experience with you.

Andrei Panko is a Product Manager on the Business Central engineering team at Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen. He started working with Business Central (back then it was Dynamics NAV) as a consultant, developer, and project manager back in 2004, and was an MVP for six consecutive years. Andrei has extensive field experience in the supply chain, and has engaged in many other aspects of the Business Central application and platform as well. His focus is on building solutions with rich business functionality and low implementation cost.

Dylan Parker is a Senior Development Team Lead at Binary Stream Software Inc. leading product development for the company's Multi-Entity Management solution. He has been developing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics software for over 9 years across the Dynamics Business Central and Dynamics GP platforms.

Brett Paternoster joined Versapay in 2024 as the Director of Alliances over the Microsoft Channel. He began his career at IBM and brings over 20+ years of sales and alliances experience in ERP specializing in Fintech and Supply Chain. He resides in Idaho with his family and enjoys skiing, rafting, golfing, playing pickleball and especially working with partners. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettpaternoster/

Suzette has over 9 years of solution engineering experience with a focus on AR automation, payments and Microsoft Business Central.

Jessica is a Senior Partner Marketing Manager focused on the Microsoft channel marketing strategy at Avalara. She has worked in the Microsoft channel since 2014, helping a variety of VARs and ISVs in developing channel marketing strategies including integrated marketing campaigns, webinars, content, and nurture programs for SMB and Enterprise clients in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Residing in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, when not at work, you can catch Jessica in her garden or tirelessly trying to keep up with her two busy teenagers, a four-pound papillon chihuahua mix pup, and two cats.

Kerry Peters is a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft MCT as well as the CEO of New View Strategies, a company who focuses on training end users and partners who use Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Brian Petersen is a household name in the Microsoft Channel with over 15 years of experience in leading successful product and services teams. Prior to co-founding Cosmos Data Technologies, Brian was the Vice President of Product and Services at Jet Reports (now insightsoftware) and most recently served as a Vice President at Rand Group, overseeing and leading a successful professional services team dedicated to helping clients with their needs around reporting, analytics, and data management. Cosmos isn’t the first product that Brian has taken to market as he was also responsible for launching Jet Analytics back in 2007. Those who know Brian recognize him for his diverse business skillset and his willingness to always step up and help his colleagues and customers. We’re pretty sure if you look up the definition of ‘going above and beyond’ there’s a picture of Brian. Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, and History from Linfield University. His hobbies include camping, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Morgan Peterson is leading business growth and partnerships for SKsoft's Business Central Practice, a fintech company providing banking automation solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365. At SKsoft, Morgan previously managed fintech industry analysis and coordinated the product strategy team to drive the adoption of banking automation. Morgan holds a MS in Development Management from the London School of Economics and she is passionate about leveraging technology and automation to drive innovation in the financial sector. She is currently based in Austin, Texas.

Nick Petrollini is a Solutions Consultant with Binary Stream, specializing in functional knowledge of D365 Business Central software solutions, including Multi-Entity Management, Subscription Billing Suite, and Property Lease Management. Prior to his role at Binary Stream, Nick worked in the Public Accounting industry for 3+ years, where he obtained his CPA designation in Vancouver, Canada. As an accountant, he specialized in assurance and evaluated many different ERP solutions. He works closely with partners to understand gaps in functionality and identify strategic solutions to maximize their Dynamics 365 ERP.

Naveen Pinnama Reddy is a long-time veteran participating in & contributing to the Microsoft Dynamics community since 2004. Naveen founded Dynamics eShop in 2011 to build a state-of-the-art real-time integrated eCommerce solution for Dynamics 365 to help partners and customers. He has also been one of the chief architects for eCommerce, Portals, Connectors, and Payment Solutions.

John has been in the world of card present and card not present for the last 20+ years. John has partnered and implemented B2C and B2B global payment solutions with some of the most influential software companies (including Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Epicor, Intuit, Eci Solutions, McKesson, and NCR, etc.) in the world. John has a strong background in cross border payments, global Payment Facilitators (Payfac), Marketplaces, Fraud solutions, mobile payments, Installment payments, PCI, VISA VMPI, PSD2, GDPR, e-wallets, ACH, tax management, Card Account Updater, Level 2 & 3, and end to end encrypted payment solutions.

Hi! I am Brad, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Enthusiast from the United States! I have a strong, deep-rooted passion for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central application and the tight-knit community. I started working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (“Navision”) in ancient times, the late 90’s, when it first appeared in the United States market. In my time with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, I have worked for both “Partners” and “End Users” in almost every role and have focused primarily on Solution Architecture and Development. Having worked on both sides of more engagements than I can count, I understand what it takes to “get ‘er done.” This knowledge also allows me to translate technical information into “business speak” and present business requirements in “techno garble.”

When it comes to solving tough problems with Business Central, Cynthia Priebe has built a reputation as a go-to resource. Accounting automation, finance functions, & a deep knowledge of all things BC, Cynthia helps clients find The Righter Way™, of frequently more than one, to work in BC! Selected to write exam items for the first MB-800 exam, she is also a frequent presenter, published author, a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Certified Business Central Functional Consultant. Cynthia loves sharing her knowledge in ways that make the complicated understandable.

With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both partners and their customers.

Zhiyuan is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 veteran working with both customers and partners in SMB, SMC and Enterprise spaces for CRM and ERP implementation. His role includes both Solution Architect and Project Manager overseeing the solution architecture and project management making sure the solutions/projects are scalable and utilizing best practices. Zhiyuan's expertise includes but not limited to Dynamics 365(Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Project Service Automation/Project Operations, Business Central), Azure and Project Management.

Ashish is an 4 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consultants. Speaker to various Communities, Universities Tech talks, and other in-person and virtual events

Jacques Rasmussen, CSO and Head of Partners An expert with Point-of-Sales solutions, especially within retail. Is in charge of POS-ONE’s partnership program and working closely with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners on all continents.

As a seasoned leader in CRM and business process optimization, Ryan Redmond brings over two decades of experience to the dynamic world of small business technology. From the disciplined decks of the USS Enterprise, where he served as a Machinist Mate in the Navy Nuclear Power Program, to the entrepreneurial journey of founding Customer Dynamics and now Optrua, his career has been driven by a passion for efficiency, innovation, and the power of well-implemented systems. Throughout his journey, he has always maintained a customer-centric approach, recognizing the importance of putting the needs of businesses and their customers at the forefront. His expertise in Dynamics CRM and his firsthand experience guiding companies through the maze of sales and marketing automation allows him to provide solutions that bridge gaps, enhance accountability, and accelerate growth, ultimately improving the overall customer experience. He has often seen the disconnect between potential and practice—valuable leads lost in the shuffle, sales forecasting turned guessing game, and reporting reduced to number-crunching exercises that offer little actionable insight. He is familiar with the frustration of outdated systems, the bottleneck of inefficient processes, and the sheer overwhelm when IT resources are stretched thin, which can negatively impact employee engagement. This is why he founded Optrua, with a mission to offer managed CRM services that act as an extension of your team and foster a strong customer-centric culture. Imagine having access to a Solution Architect, Project Manager, Developer, and Business Analyst — a full CRM team to empower your business at a fraction of the cost. Optrua can help streamline your processes, enhance your system's usability, and ensure you have the data-driven insights to make decisions swiftly and confidently. By aligning their systems with the way your employees work, they not only enhance their productivity but also ensure that every customer interaction is a standout experience. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu, and a lifetime of learning, he approaches every challenge with discipline, creativity, and strategic thought. His mission is not just to provide a service but to create a partnership that understands and champions the unique needs of your small business, ensuring that both customers and employees benefit from the solutions they provide. Let's connect and explore how we can transform your CRM challenges into your competitive advantage while enhancing your customer-centric approach and fostering greater employee engagement.

Angela Reese Kawano is a Senior Partner Marketing Manager in the Business Applications & Global Industry Team . Angela is responsible for strategy, practice building and capacity of our Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partner segment, with the intent of growing the Business Application portfolio across small and medium business customers.

Ben is a partner operations specialist with several years of experience on the Microsoft Partner Experience team focusing on partner programs, incentives, benefits, and support and escalations. Ben is intimately familiar with Microsoft Partner Center, the essential tool all Microsoft partners must leverage to fully participate in Microsoft's suite of partner programs and opportunities.

Mark is passionate about saving people time and has spent his career applying process improvement and technology to make others' jobs easier. A 20-year veteran of the Microsoft Dynamics world, and now with Continia Software, Mark strives every day to help BC / NAV customers eliminate paper and manual activities with industry-leading document automation and expense management solutions. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrhodes-mba/, invite him for a beer at the conference, or visit him in Colorado to go skiing.

Kristin Richards is the Sr. Manager of Alliances at Tipalti, focusing on leading the NetSuite & Microsoft ecosystems. With over 9 years of experience working in partnerships, Kristin has cultivated & built relationships with VAR’s on delivering the best of class solutions for their clients. Kristin has a BA in Business Administration from Lindenwood University & teaches yoga on the side.

Janelle Riley is an active CPA and has been Syvantis Technologies’ CEO since April 2000. Janelle has 35 years of experience working as a consulting CPA in a wide variety of industries. She leads Syvantis’ Microsoft Dynamics practice and is responsible for Syvantis’ sales and marketing operations. Prior to purchasing Syvantis, Janelle spent 12 years at KPMG and Ernst & Young. Janelle holds a BA in Mathematics and a Master’s in Professional Accounting with majors in Financial Statement Analysis and Taxation from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jon, Co-founder of Marketeery, brings 20+ years of experience in Microsoft, MSPs, Tech Partners, and ISVs to boost business growth. Recognized as a partner community pioneer, Jon excels in social media, SEO, and AI as it impacts partners. He enjoys, crafting engaging content, and collaborating with designers. His tech, sales, and marketing expertise accelerates campaign success, making him a sought-after speaker at Microsoft-focused events.

Mark is the founder and President of Rockton Software as well as the lead software architect and designer. He is also the creator of software solutions that allow SMBs to work more easily in Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Business Central, and Acumatica by automating even the most complex and obscure pricing scenarios and calculations.

With over two decades of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), this professional has honed expertise in integrating complex business processes with technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive organizational growth. Their journey in the ERP field has spanned various roles where they have successfully led large-scale ERP implementation projects across diverse industries. This individual is well-versed in navigating the intricate landscapes of financial, human resource, and supply chain management systems, leveraging their deep knowledge to optimize business functions and foster strategic decision-making. Known for their analytical skills and ability to foresee industry trends, they have contributed significantly to the evolution of ERP solutions, making them a respected and influential figure in the ERP community.

After spending 25 years as a Microsoft applications and infrastructure partner, Linda decided to sell it all and retire. Well….almost. Linda has created, bought and sold four of her own companies during her successful business career. Today Linda combines her skills as a former CEO, CPA, course creator and author of Get Acquired for Millions and offers sell-side M&A advisory services to technology partners (MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and System Integrators) between $3M - $100M in revenue. In the past few years alone, she had generated over $100M in enterprise value for her clients.

Justin leads the Biz Apps Partner Marketing team for Americas region. He is responsible for accelerating partner growth and customer acquisition across all partner types in Americas SMC segment (SMB & Corporate). Justin has held several roles at Microsoft across partner marketing, programs, and capacity & enablement after starting in the US Dynamics partner team. Prior to Microsoft, he worked in corporate M&A and equity research, and earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Kris is a Microsoft MVP and Vice President at Tigunia, he leverages his rich experience and multifaceted skill set to drive operational efficiency, champion innovation, and steer organization towards its strategic objectives. Speaker, Technologist, Mentor, Brother, Father and Husband.

Passionate about international product development, for the past 3 years I have been focused on the growth of iDynamics Commissions, transforming it into a benchmark product in Business Central, adding value in 18 markets. The best part of my job is being able to collaborate with partners from around the world and carry out international projects.

Stephanie is a member of FORVIS’ Business Technology Solutions team and has over seven years of experience with a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. She assists clients with Business Central implementations and support services. Stephanie has substantial experience working with warehouse management systems and shipping integrations. She also has experience as a research professional with industry knowledge in sports, education, and warehousing. Stephanie is skilled at providing custom support to help clients meet their ERP and strategic business goals.

As the co-founder of Marketeery, Diane brings 25+ years of experience in the Microsoft mid-market ecosystem to help Partners, third-party ISVs, and technology companies grow and thrive. She has deep roots in the community, serving as Chair of the Sponsorship committee for 14 years. She has served in various roles over her technology career, such as pre-sales, trainer, implementer, project manager, sales leader, and finally, her biggest passion, marketing (VP of Marketing at Jet Reports and Sales and Marketing leadership roles at Western Computer). Her diverse background has kept her close to customers and their needs to better understand what makes them tick. Her experience powers marketing strategies that convert prospects to customers through exceptional emotional messaging and an understanding of the science behind prospect decisions.

As Partner and EVP Channel & Marketing Strategy for The Partner Marketing Group, Cheryl brings more than 30 years of broad expertise in marketing numerous technologies, as well as channel and business development. Cheryl has played key roles in developing and supporting several Microsoft partner programs and lead generation initiatives. Beyond her impressive depth of experience, Cheryl’s strategic approach and ability to execute have helped the world’s largest companies and channel partners drive leads through perfectly tailored marketing programs. She is an expert at providing deep marketing expertise to guide strategy, content and campaigns for some the most successful ISVs, partners and publishers in the software technology channel.