Karen Penticost has been recognized by CRN for her leadership, business acumen, and success in channel development.
Karen Penticost, VP of Development & Operations for Envision, has been named to the CRN Power 80 Solution Providers list. As part of the 2023 Women of the Channel, The Channel Co recognizes eighty women that are among the best professionals in the IT industry. Their decisive leadership and innovative approach drives positive outcomes for both their businesses and for the channel itself.
Karen Penticost has held a leadership position at Envision since she joined the organization in 2015. She has been focused on internal operations, mergers & acquisitions strategy, and business development in the intervening years. In 2020, she spearheaded the creation of Envision's channel program. Karen is one of the co-founders of Women of Massachusetts Engagement Network better known as W.O.M.E.N. which is a space for women to come together, ignite inspiration, and build community. She is a member of IAMCP Women In Technology and is also involved with many local dog rescue organizations.
When asked to comment, Envision Director of Business Operations & Finance Britte Jessen-Balint shared her thoughts, "I can't imagine that there's anyone better qualified for this honor. Karen is decisive. She's invested in making Envision an elite company in the tech consulting space. She's always thinking about ways to lift up partners and vendors. Congrats, Karen, this is well deserved."
About Envision Technology Advisors -- Envision provides a wide range of business-focused technology consulting services nationwide. Envision crafts secure, future-ready workplaces that adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Core competencies include Business Technology Leadership & Strategy, Cybersecurity Strategy, Testing, & Compliance, Zero Trust Strategy & Implementation, Expert Microsoft Cloud Services, Automation, Data Analytics, Custom Software, Digital Innovation & Design, Managed Services, as well as Infrastructure, Networking, & Wireless. With offices in the Greater Boston area, the company has been named a “Best Place to Work” for fifteen consecutive years by Providence Business News.