Kristy Wilke and Kailynn Lambert of Davenport Group Spotlighted on the 2026 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider List
Kim Abrams, Krista St. Charles, and Valerie Castañón-Wilson also honored on the 2026 Women of the Channel List
Lewisburg, TN – May 4, 2026 – Davenport Group, an end-to-end IT solutions and services provider, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Kristy Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Kailynn Lambert, Vice President of Operations, as two of the 2026 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Providers. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential solution provider leaders chosen from the CRN® 2026 Women of the Channel list. Kim Abrams, Director of Inside Sales, Krista St. Charles, Director of Marketing, and Valerie Castañón-Wilson, Director of Inside Sales, were also recognized on the 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 supporting the success of their partners and customers.
The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country’s most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers, and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their customers and technology partners thrive.
Davenport Group is honored to have five women named to the 2026 Women of the Channel list. In the elite Power 80 group, Kristy Wilke leads a dynamic and successful sales organization. She works to establish partnerships with key technology leaders, broadening Davenport Group’s solution portfolio and opening fresh opportunities for growth. Also on the Power 80 list, Kailynn Lambert advances Davenport Group’s channel business by driving operational excellence and long-term scalability. She effectively leads the organization through many business-critical project launches.
Also on the Women of the Channel list for 2026, Valerie Castañón-Wilson manages a team of inside sellers focused on building long-term partnerships with vendors, partners, and customers. She works with sales operations to create programs for her team, guiding them to engage customers and expand the product portfolio. Kim Abrams, another manager and mentor for the inside sales team, designs onboarding for new sales members, incorporating multiple learning styles to improve engagement and retention. She also leads a new specialized sales team focused on client sales and renewals. In marketing, Krista St. Charles enhances Davenport Group’s online presence with blog posts, website updates, and LinkedIn advertising. She also successfully manages a large marketing budget to execute more than fifty events a year, supporting channel growth.
“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.”
“Congratulations to Kristy, Kailynn, Kim, Krista, and Valerie on making the 2026 Women of the Channel list,” says Brandon Cole, Davenport Group CEO. “All of these dedicated leaders deserve recognition for their commitment to customer service, innovation, and growth. Their inspiration helps Davenport Group reach for what’s next in our ever-evolving industry.”
The 2026 Women of the Channel will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.
About Davenport Group
Davenport Group designs and implements IT solutions that build the technology foundations our customers need to create business opportunities – now and in the future. With our industry-leading partners Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Broadcom, Everpure, and Rubrik, Davenport Group provides end-to-end solutions for customers nationwide. Visit www.davenportgroup.com for more information.
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Krista St. Charles
Davenport Group
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