Kacie Schwartfigure of Park Place Technologies Spotlighted on the 2026 Women of the Channel List

Cleveland — May 5, 2026 — Park Place Technologies, a global leader in dater center services and IT infrastructure, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Kacie Schwartfigure, Partner Field Account Manager, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2026.

This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

Kacie Schwartfigure is a Partner Field Account Manager at Park Place Technologies, responsible for cultivating and strengthening partner relationships to drive long-term revenue growth, as well as delivering training to enable partner success.

Kacie earned her degree from Ohio University in 2020, graduating with concentrations in Actuarial Science, Business Administration, and Finance. At Park Place Technologies, she is recognized for her authenticity, strong performance, and collaborative approach, earning her a reputation as a respected and valued colleague. She has also played a key role in advancing the company’s partner communications strategy by pioneering video-based outreach, developing a series of informational assets designed to help partners engage current and prospective customers more effectively.

Kacie distinguished herself early in her tenure, becoming the first Park Place representative to achieve $1 million in bookings within her first 11 months as a quota-bearing salesperson, an accomplishment that represents the fastest milestone of its kind in the company’s 32-year history.

Kacie is also an active member of Women in IT (WIT), Park Place Technologies’ business resource group dedicated to advancing networking and professional development opportunities for women in technology. Through her involvement, she has contributed to fundraising initiatives supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She has also supported the company’s veteran-focused programs and STEM education initiatives.

“Park Place is incredibly proud to celebrate Kacie’s recognition on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel List, a well-deserved honor that reflects her exceptional leadership and impact across our partner ecosystem,” said Ryan Schaefer, VP of North American Partner Sales. “Kacie has a unique ability to turn relationships into true strategic partnerships, consistently driving mutual growth and long-term value. She leads by example, setting a high standard for execution, collaboration, and accountability. Her influence helps shape how we scale partner success and exceed expectations across the channel. We are proud to have her represent our team and the broader channel community.”

“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”

The 2026 Women of the Channel will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.

About Park Place Technologies

Park Place Technologies is a leading global IT infrastructure services firm with $1.2 billion in annual revenue and 3,300 employees. We help 25,000+ organizations in 180 countries – including half the Fortune 500 – fuel innovation by dramatically reducing time and money spent on IT infrastructure management, while boosting performance and uptime.

Powered by the world’s largest on-the-ground engineering team, a robust group of advanced engineers, and our global Enterprise Operations Centers, Park Place delivers significant cost savings on hardware maintenance, software technical support, hardware procurement, and more. We also streamline IT infrastructure management, freeing internal teams from day-to-day tasks, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives.

For more information, visit ParkPlaceTechnologies.com.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit  thechannelco.com.

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