Nexora Announces Five Outstanding Leaders Named Finalists for CRN’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards

Nexora is celebrating five women leaders from its North American businesses, Almo Pro AV and JAM Industries, who have been named finalists for the 2026 CRN Women of the Year Awards. The finalists represent leadership across marketing, sales, customer engagement and business operations, highlighting the range of talent driving the technology channel forward.

The recognition includes finalists from several categories, including Marketing Executive, Alliance Marketing Executive, Rising Star, Hidden Gem and Role Model of the Year. The winners will be announced at the CRN Women of the Year Gala on December 8, 2026, in New York City.

Nexora, the world’s leading distributor of professional technologies powering North American companies Almo Pro AV and JAM Industries, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named five of Nexora’s outstanding female leaders as finalists in the 2026 CRN Women of the Year Awards.

For the fourth year in a row, the CRN Women of the Year Awards recognize women, companies and allies who demonstrate dedication to advancing the IT channel through leadership and initiatives. Nexora’s CRN Women of the Year finalists represent a broad range of expertise across marketing, sales, customer engagement and business operations:

• Melissa Bourdon, Director of Digital, JAM Industries: Alliance Marketing Executive of the Year Finalist
• Jane Tran, VP of Growth Marketing, Almo Pro AV: Marketing Executive of the Year – Vendor or Distributor Finalist
• Taukia O’Donnell, Director of Bid Operations/Project Management, Almo Pro AV: Hidden Gem of the Year – Vendor or Distributor Finalist
• Amanda Mecutchen, Director of Customer Marketing, Almo Pro AV: Rising Star of the Year – Vendor or Distributor Finalist
• Karen Castaño, VP of Hospitality Sales, Almo Pro AV: Role Model of the Year Finalist

“These five finalists are a powerful reflection of the talent and leadership we have across Nexora’s North American businesses,” said Troy Draper, President and CEO – North America, Nexora. “They are making a meaningful impact within our organization and in the channel, and they have earned the respect of their peers and colleagues. We’re incredibly proud to see their contributions recognized by CRN. Their success also reflects the caliber of women who are helping shape the future of Nexora.”

“The finalists for the CRN Women of the Year Awards represent some of the most accomplished and influential leaders across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their accomplishments reflect the talent, determination, and forward-thinking approach that continue to strengthen our industry. We are honored to recognize their achievements and celebrate the meaningful impact they are making throughout the industry.”

The winners of the CRN 2026 Women of the Year Awards will be revealed at a Gala on December 8, 2026 in New York City.