{"id":68369,"date":"2026-02-05T11:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=68369"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:48:48","slug":"konica-minoltas-laura-blackmer-honored-as-a-2026-crn-channel-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2026\/02\/konica-minoltas-laura-blackmer-honored-as-a-2026-crn-channel-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Konica Minolta\u2019s Laura Blackmer Honored as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ramsey, NJ (Feb. 3, 2026)<\/em> \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), is proud to announce that CRN<\/em> \u2013 a brand of The Channel Company \u2013 has selected Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN<\/em> Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry. This honor represents Blackmer\u2019s sixth time as a CRN Channel Chief, and she is a seven-time honoree of CRN<\/em>\u2019s Women of the Channel list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Blackmer, Konica Minolta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m honored to once again receive this recognition from CRN and am deeply appreciative of our channel partners for the trust and partnership they show us every day,\u201d said Blackmer. \u201cWhat motivates me most is seeing our dealers embrace new opportunities and push their businesses forward with such determination. Their resilience and drive fuel our commitment to deliver programs and support that truly make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackmer joined Konica Minolta\u2019s executive team in December 2017 as senior vice president, dealer sales, and in 2022 was promoted to president, dealer sales. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company\u2019s extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT Services. Her notable experience includes various roles in both sales and executive leadership within the technology industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLaura\u2019s continued recognition is a testament to the remarkable influence she has on our dealer community,\u201d said Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Konica Minolta. \u201cHer leadership reflects a deep commitment to empowering our partners with programs that drive meaningful growth and lasting momentum. Laura has an exceptional ability to listen, anticipate what dealers need and deliver solutions that position them for success. We\u2019re proud to see her honored again for the impact she makes across the channel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual CRN<\/em> Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeaders recognized as CRN<\/em> Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry,\u201d said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. content, executive editor, CRN<\/em>. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Konica Minolta<\/strong>
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.<\/a>\u2019s (Konica Minolta) journey began more than 150 years ago with a vision to see and do things differently. Today, the company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation. Its business technology offerings include IT services, intelligent information management, video security solutions, managed print services, office technology, and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes<\/em> 2025 America\u2019s Best Large Employers list, included on CRN<\/em>\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 19 consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ramsey, NJ (Feb. 3, 2026) \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), is proud to announce that CRN \u2013 a brand of The Channel Company \u2013 has selected Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry. This honor represents Blackmer\u2019s sixth time as a CRN Channel Chief, and she is a seven-time honoree of CRN\u2019s Women of the Channel list. \u201cI\u2019m honored to once again receive this recognition from CRN and am deeply appreciative of our channel partners for the trust and partnership they show us every day,\u201d said Blackmer. \u201cWhat motivates me most is seeing our dealers embrace new opportunities and push their businesses forward with such determination. Their resilience and drive fuel our commitment to deliver programs and support that truly make a difference.\u201d Blackmer joined Konica Minolta\u2019s executive team in December 2017 as senior vice president, dealer sales, and in 2022 was promoted to president, dealer sales. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company\u2019s extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT Services. Her notable experience includes various roles in both sales and executive leadership within the technology industry. \u201cLaura\u2019s continued recognition is a testament to the remarkable influence she has on our dealer community,\u201d said Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Konica Minolta. \u201cHer leadership reflects a deep commitment to empowering our partners with programs that drive meaningful growth and lasting momentum. Laura has an exceptional ability to listen, anticipate what dealers need and deliver solutions that position them for success. We\u2019re proud to see her honored again for the impact she makes across the channel.\u201d The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success. \u201cLeaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry,\u201d said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. content, executive editor, CRN. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day.\u201d ### About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.\u2019s (Konica Minolta) journey began more than 150 years ago with a vision to see and do things differently. Today, the company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation. Its business technology offerings include IT services, intelligent information management, video security solutions, managed print services, office technology, and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2025 America\u2019s Best Large Employers list, included on CRN\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 19 consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[2094],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68369"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68369"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68370,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68369\/revisions\/68370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}