Northwood, OH – August 12, 2021
Telesystem, nationwide provider of managed communication, collaboration, infrastructure, and security solutions, is incredibly excited to announce that Ken Mercer, Channel Strategy Manager, has been named to the Channel Futures DE&I 101 list.
Channel Futures DE&I 101 recognizes individuals from diverse and multicultural backgrounds who are driving diversity, equity and inclusion in the ICT channel through their words, actions and leadership. The chosen individuals are propelling their organizations forward when it comes to innovation, business growth and customer/supplier connections.
"I am incredibly honored for this award. It means a lot to me,” said Mercer. “We should all strive to live our lives accepting everyone, all the time, for who they are."
Mercer is an industry veteran of more than 25 years, with most of those years operating in the indirect agent channel. He joined the Telesystem organization in 2020 as a Regional Channel Manager for the central region before taking on the role as Channel Strategy Manager. Mercer has oversight of events, trade show planning, advisory board planning, and market development funds distributed to master agents.
“Ken has been a great addition to the Telesystem team since joining the organization in 2020. DE&I is an important aspect of the Telesystem culture and is one area where Ken shows support and leadership for individuals and the organization as a whole. We are proud to have him on the team and proud to have him named to this important list.”
- Beth Kaczor, Chief Human Resources Officer
Telesystem’s agent program has seen significant growth in the last five years and receiving recognition for things like Diversity and Inclusion solidifies the impact the team is making in the industry.
About Telesystem
For over 25 years, Telesystem has been empowering businesses across the country with a range of innovative network, communication and collaboration solutions designed to address the business-specific needs of each customer. Guided by strategic partnerships and a customer-centric mission, these customized solutions are backed with white-glove implementation and 24/7 US-based support.
