The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) taps Ro Kolakowski for President

REDMOND, Wash. - March 10, 2016 - PRLog -- The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, the IAMCP, is pleased to announce the installation of a new board of directors. Including a new president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. In accordance with the bylaws a new slate of board members was voted into office and installed this week. The new board will serve Microsoft partners in the United States.

Congratulations to Ro Kolakowski, CEO, 6th Street Consulting, Redondo Beach, CA. Mr. Kolakowski brings over two decades of operational strategy and execution to the role. He has been involved with the IAMCP for five years and has been an active Microsoft partner for seven years. As part of his role, Mr. Kolakowski will be leading the 40+ chapters across the United States to help insure Microsoft partners get the information they need to connect, learn and grow their businesses.

Previously Kolakowski has served as the President of the Southern California Chapter the largest IAMCP chapter in the US and as the Vice President for the US Board.

"One of the most important tasks for Microsoft partners is to understand how the Microsoft Partner Network operates" said Ro Kolakowski, incoming IAMCP president. "The IAMCP has committed itself to providing guidance to partners so that they can help each other and maximize their benefits when working with Microsoft."

2016 IAMCP US Board Members:

Randy Steinle, Vice President

Randy Steinle is the Vice President at Onsupport Corporation, a privately held technology consulting firm specializing in Virtual CIO strategic consulting, hosted private cloud services, managed services, Security Audits. Steinle has been a longtime supporter of the IAMCP and has served in several roles on the board, including the immediate past secretary.

David Gersten, Secretary

David Gersten is the VP, Customer Success & Strategic Relationships at Bond Consulting Services, a Microsoft Gold Competent ERP/CRM Partner and trusted business consulting practice focused on Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics GP and Dynamics CRM. David has been involved with the IAMCP since 2012. He has held the roles of President of IAMCP Southern California Chapter and currently also acts as the West Region Chair of IAMCP US Board.

Tom Major, Treasurer

After successful positions as a CPA in Public Accounting, Vice President of Information Technology for a rapidly growing NYSE company, Tom Major founded REACH-Solutions in 1995 growing it to over 150 Dynamics customers generating over $1.5 million in annual revenue. In 2012, his company, merged with InterDyn BMI, a Microsoft Gold ERP Partner. As Senior Vice President of InterDyn BMI, his leadership along with strong dedication to customers and employees contributes to InterDyn BMI's success. After helping found the Arkansas Chapter of IAMCP, Mr. Major has served on several committees and has held roles on the IAMCP US Board over the past few years.

A Smooth Transition

The IAMCP organization and the incoming IAMCP board would like to thank the outgoing board members for their years of service and their commitment to the Microsoft partner community. Thank you Jon Sastre, CEO of Conquest Technology Services, for your outstanding contributions to continually shape the IAMCP to maximize the experience for members.

"I was honored to be involved with the IAMCP as the President for the US chapters." said Jon Sastre, CEO of Conquest Technology Services in Miami, FL and Immediate Past President of the IAMCP-US. "I was happy to give back and share my experiences as a Microsoft partner with the IAMCP members no matter where they are building their business."

About the IAMCP -

The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) represents Microsoft's best of breed partners from around the globe. Our organization was formed in 1994 and provides Microsoft Partners a voice into Microsoft programs, to the IT community at large, as well as a vehicle to facilitate mutual growth and business development among partners. The non-profit organization is operated by an annually elected board of directors, and is funded through membership fees and sponsor grants. For more details - http://iamcp.site-ym.com/?page=About

The IAMCP - United States has over 40 chapters throughout the continental United States. Through membership meetings, social networking events and local websites, IAMCP - United States chapters’ link members with each other and with industry news from Microsoft. When you join an IAMCP - US chapter you're on your way to accessing networking capabilities and skill sets normally limited to only big name consultancies. For information about joining the IAMCP see the Join Us page – https://iamcp.site-ym.com/general/register_member_type.asp?

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