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Desraie Thomas is a seasoned customer relationship expert with extensive experience in business development, account management, implementation, and sales. She has a background in sales within several different industries and has had the opportunity to work around the world, always excelling in each position. Over the past several years within the MSP Channel, she has assisted partners and customers in building their businesses by adopting best practices and resources proven to accelerate success and deliver an exceptional experience to the businesses they serve. While working within the Channel, Desraie developed critical relationships with Partners, Prospects, and Vendors.
 

Personally, Desraie Volunteers in several different areas, always looking to help others. She is an avid reader, movie watcher, camper, and a connector of people - and has almost every possible hobby imaginable.

Kathleen is a highly accomplished marketing executive and Senior VP of Community at JS Group. She is known for successfully driving customer engagement and revenue growth through effective strategies and developing business communities. With extensive experience in diverse industries such as channel vendors, publications, research firms, non-profits, MSPs, and small to medium businesses, Kathleen brings knowledge and technology channel expertise to every project. An innovative and results-driven leader, she is passionate about building relationships, delivering exceptional results, and constantly seeking innovative approaches. 

Kathleen likes to be a connector - bringing people, opportunities, and solutions together. Outside of of work she enjoys hiking with her family and engaging in creative activities like reading and building with Legos alongside her grandchildren outside of work.