Jeskell’s Kelly Nuckolls named CRN Women of the Year finalist

Jeskell Systems CMO Kelly Nuckolls has been named a finalist for Alliance Marketing Executive of the Year in CRN’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards. The recognition spotlights her work in partner strategy, demand generation and channel growth, with winners set to be announced Dec. 8 in New York City.

Why it matters: - The finalist nod puts Jeskell Systems’ partner-led marketing strategy in front of the IT channel at a time when alliances and go-to-market alignment are increasingly tied to growth. - The recognition also reflects how marketing leadership is being measured on channel execution, not just brand visibility.

What happened: - CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named Jeskell Systems Chief Marketing Officer Kelly Nuckolls a finalist in the Alliance Marketing Executive of the Year category for the 2026 CRN Women of the Year Awards. - Jeskell announced the honor from Laurel, Maryland, on Sept. 14, 2026. - The Women of the Year Awards winners will be announced at a gala on Dec. 8, 2026, in New York City. - The finalists are listed online at the CRN Women of the Year finalists page.

The details: - Nuckolls leads Jeskell’s marketing strategy across federal and commercial markets. - Her work includes alliance marketing, partner strategy, integrated demand generation, sales enablement and go-to-market programs. - Jeskell said those programs are designed to strengthen collaboration with technology partners. - Nuckolls also oversees partner marketing, executive positioning, digital strategy, business development and campaigns focused on data infrastructure, cyber resilience, AI-ready environments, high-performance storage and enterprise data management. - CRN said the fourth annual awards spotlight women, companies and allies advancing the IT industry through leadership and initiative. - Jennifer Follett, CRN’s VP of U.S. content and executive editor, said the finalists represent accomplished and influential leaders across the IT channel. - Follett said their achievements reflect talent, determination and a forward-thinking approach that continues to strengthen the industry.

Between the lines: - The nomination underscores how Jeskell is positioning itself around partner ecosystems rather than standalone product marketing. - The award category also fits Nuckolls’ role, since alliance marketing depends on coordination between vendors, solution providers and sales teams. - Nuckolls said partnership has always been central to her approach and that strong results come when technology partners, solution providers, sales teams and marketers align around a real customer need.

What’s next: - CRN will announce the winners at the Dec. 8 gala in New York City. - Jeskell will continue to lean on partnerships with technology providers including IBM and HPE as it markets infrastructure, storage, cyber resilience, automation and data lifecycle management offerings. - More information is available on Jeskell’s website at jeskell.com and on The Channel Company’s site at thechannelco.com.