ExaGrid,
the industry's only Tiered Backup Storage solution with Retention
Time-Lock that includes a non-network-facing tier (creating a tiered air
gap), delayed deletes and immutability for ransomware recovery, announced CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Sam Elbeck, ExaGrid's Vice President of Americas Sales and Channel Partners, to the prestigious 2025 CRN
Channel Chiefs list,
which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are
driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
"It's an honor to be named to the Channel Chiefs list and be recognized with fellow channel leaders," said Sam Elbeck. "Our
channel philosophy is to be 100% committed to the channel working with
ExaGrid on all opportunities. We partner with the channel as though they
are an extension of ExaGrid. We strive to have the best reputation with
the channel for honesty, integrity, flexibility, and are easy to work
with, and provide high margins and incentives."
ExaGrid works with resellers and distributors worldwide. The ExaGrid
programs are designed to be easy for partners, with support from the
ExaGrid sales team and without milestone commitments. ExaGrid is known
for having a Tiered Backup Storage system that "just works," is not
oversold or undersized, and provides its customers with the best
customer support industry from an assigned level 2 technical support
engineer, ensuring that partners' customers are well taken care of.
ExaGrid provides its reseller partners with a registration program to
protect accounts and margins, and SPIF incentives.
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top
leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to
ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
"This year's honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership
that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the
channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor,
CRN, at The Channel Company. "Each of these exceptional leaders has
made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing
creative strategies that get results. They've set a high bar in the
channel, and we're thrilled to recognize their standout achievements."