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Richard 'Skip' Liesegang's Strategic Appointment at Four Inc.

Four Inc., a leading distributor in the public sector IT market, recently announced the addition of Richard 'Skip' Liesegang to their team as the Channel and Partner Alliance Director. This strategic move highlights the company's commitment to expanding its influence and reach within the federal, state, local, and education (SLED) sectors and reinforcing its standing as a premier IT provider in these areas.

With more than 35 years in the IT industry, Skip Liesegang arrives at Four Inc. with a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in enhancing revenue and building strong strategic partnerships. His background spans significant roles in sales, marketing, channel development, and distribution, which are critical for driving the growth of Four Inc.'s channel programs.

In his new role, Skip will lead efforts to identify, develop, and qualify strategic partners, which will include Value-Added Resellers (VARs), System Integrators (SIs), and innovators in technology. His expertise will be pivotal in empowering these partners to effectively utilize Four Inc.'s comprehensive technology offerings, ensuring that vital solutions are seamlessly delivered to public sector agencies.

Chris Wilkinson, the Executive Vice President of Sales at Four Inc., noted, “Skip’s profound understanding of the public sector environment and his knack for building impactful partnerships will be invaluable for our company. His strategic insight will not only strengthen our channel programs but will also enhance the value we deliver to our clients in government and education.” Wilkinson highlighted that Liesegang’s appointment is crucial for continuing Four Inc.’s impressive growth trajectory.

Before joining Four Inc., Skip held the position of Senior Director of Partnership Alliance at Optiv + ClearShark, where he was instrumental in leading strategic partnership initiatives that fostered growth and innovation. Additionally, his career includes significant leadership roles at other high-profile technology companies including Proofpoint, NetApp, DLT, ImmixGroup (Arrow), and Sun Microsystems. In these positions, he consistently delivered outstanding results in managing channels and alliances, which position him as a strong asset for Four Inc.

The appointment of Liesegang is a direct reinforcement of Four Inc.’s dedication to providing the public sector with direct access to advanced, reliable IT solutions. With Skip at the helm of channel strategies, Four Inc. aims to further solidify its reputation as a trusted distributor in the sector, especially for government entities pursuing modernization of their IT frameworks to achieve their objectives. Four Inc. remains a recognized entity in the industry, having been named among the Top 100 government contractors by Washington Technology consistently over the past nine years. This historic recognition is a testament to their expertise in navigating the federal IT contracting process and their established ecosystem of manufacturers and partners.

In conclusion, as Four Inc. welcomes Richard