IBM Sales Leader Courtney Bromley Named 5th IES Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award Recipient

Apr 30, 2021 | Books, Business

VIENNA, Va. – April 27, 2021 – PRLog — The Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) is proud to recognize Courtney Bromley, General Manager for the Government and Education Industry, U.S. Federal and Public Sector Market at IBM, as its 5th Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award recipient. Bromley will be honored for her achievements at the IES Sales Excellence Awards on June 3.

Bromley who has been with IBM for 31 years serving federal, state and local government agencies, currently manages all federal (non-DOD/Intel) as well as state and local government and education markets across the United States as part of IBM’s U.S. federal and public sector market.

“Courtney Bromley is a great example of the success and achievements of a true sales leader at a very high corporate level that many women in sales aspire to become,” said Gina Stracuzzi, Program Director for the IES Women in Sales Leadership Forum. “Her passion for her customers’ mission coupled with her dedication to her team members’ success, and commitment to elevating women make her the ideal Women in Sales Leader to recognize in 2021.”

Criteria for the Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award includes a career in sales leadership at top organizations, exemplary leadership and achievement in sales, dedicated service to the growth of sales professionals, and a strong track record of sales performance.

“Courtney’s outstanding management skills, tenacity, and compassionate leadership make her an exceptional leader of our federal and public sector market. She inspires us every day to go the extra mile for our clients as we support their digital transformation journey,” said Steve LaFleche, IBM’s General Manager, U.S. Federal and Public Sector Market. “We’re proud of this well-deserved recognition as 2021 IES Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award and look forward to her continuing success.”

Bromley is a graduate of James Madison University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance. Since 2011, she has been on the board of advisors of JMU’s College of Business. She is also the vice chair of JMU’s R&D, Inc. For six years Bromley served on the board of the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council (HSDBC) serving as the co-chair of the HSDBC Board’s Finance committee. She is also on the board of the American Red Cross for the National Capitol Region.

“Courtney Bromley is an outstanding leader. Her record of leading teams that are responsible for servicing and growing IBM’s most important federal and public sector customers is impressive,” said Anne Altman, CEO of Everyone Matters, Inc, and retired senior executive from IBM. “I have had the privilege to have worked closely with Courtney for over two decades. I have seen her passion, commitment and results in helping customers achieve their mission through strategic solution development, program management, exceptional teamwork and an unrelenting drive for excellence. She is extremely worthy of this recognition.”

You can learn more about Courtney’s sales leadership style on the Sales Game Changers Podcast: https://www.salesgamechangerspodcast.com/courtneybromley/

The 2021 Sales Excellence Award Event will broadcast on June 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET. To sponsor this year’s event, click here (https://i4esbd.com/awards/). #IESAwards.

Green Bay, WI Author Publishes #1 Amazon Bestselling Novel

Apr 30, 2021 | Books, Business


Mystery in the Hill, a new book by Aaron Qualio, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A small Wisconsin town is shaken to its core when four high school boys stumble upon an unexpected discovery. As past and present secrets are exposed, more unsolved mysteries are revealed, leading to more danger than anyone could have ever imagined.

About the Author


Aaron Qualio is a husband and a stay-at-home father to his two girls. He currently resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and grew up in a small Wisconsin town

Mystery in the Hill is a 162-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-6491-3112-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at http://dorrancepressroom.com/mystery-in-the-hill/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at http://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/mystery-in-the-hill/

San Francisco Author Publishes Poetry Book

Apr 30, 2021 | Books, Business


A Wanderluster’s Anecdotal Serendipities is inspired by author Jim Dahl’s annual odysseys, wanderlust spirit, and interest in classical literature. After his wife Maureen’s passing decades ago, he sold their home and began adventuring. At this time as well, not having ever finished high school, his curiosity about literature motivated him to delve into the classics. This sparked his desire to become a poor man’s version of an intellectual, which in turn led him to write poetry, mainly about his travels.

About the Author


Jim Dahl was born in 1934 in Devils Lake, North Dakota. After the death of his father in 1941, he migrated with his mother and brother to Seattle. He served four years in the U.S.A.F. posted in Tripoli, Frankfurt, Paris, and London, and during his final duty post, he met his beloved Maureen, who passed away only twenty-five years later. Over the years, Dahl has grown to be a passionate writer, having written over 1700 poems and a smattering of essays. To date, many times over, he has visited 445 cities, towns, villages, and safari lodges, eighty-seven countries, and has had a beer on all seven continents. He considers wanderlusting his elan vital.

A Wanderluster’s Anecdotal Serendipities is an 114-page paperback and eBook with a retail price of $12.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-8427-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom http://dorrancepressroom.com/a-wanderlusters-anecdotal-serendipities/ at or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at http://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/a-wanderlusters-anecdotal-serendipities/

Network Control Wins Prestigious AOTMP® IT Telecom Vendor of the Year Award

Apr 30, 2021 | Books, Business


Network Control, a pioneer and leader in the Telecom Expense Management (TEM) industry today announced that it has been named the Association of Telecom, Mobility, and IT Management Professionals (AOTMP®) Telecom IT Vendor of the Year.

Mark Hearn, President and CEO of Network Control stated “We are extremely honored to have won this prestigious award. Our entire team works tirelessly to provide the best results for our clients with innovative services that improve their business in measurable ways.”

“Network Control has one of the highest client retention rates in the industry,” Hearn continued, “largely due to the number of subject matter experts we assign to each of our clients. TEM is a very technical and time-consuming process, but by applying the right amount of staff expertise we are able to consistently achieve mutual success.”

“It is an honor to recognize Network Control as the 2021 Telecom Vendor of the Year,” says Timothy C. Colwell, Executive Vice President of AOTMP®. “Network Control’s unwavering customer support, product enhancements, and company growth achieved over the past year are notable and these accomplishments stood out among the finalists for this prestigious award.”

This honor, one of 12 awarded by AOTMP at their Engage virtual event on April 22, recognizes innovation and excellence in the telecom, mobility and technology ecosystem.

About Network Control


Since 1998, Network Control has been a recognized leader for its US-based managed services that enable businesses to reduce and better control their voice, data, conferencing and wireless costs while improving their overall communications infrastructure. Companies have seen a six-month payback and typical ROI of 250-400% under the Network Control business model. The company has also pioneered Global TEM, a next generation services model that reflects the increased complexities of communications and its merger into the broader corporate IT infrastructure for companies with international footprints. More information can be found at www.network-control.com

Kokab Rahman, Founder of Radeya Global, Writes New Book to Help Job Seekers During the Pandemic

Apr 30, 2021 | Business

Why do some people seem to get any job they apply to while others are always struggling? It has to do with mindset and correct portrayal of skills. Radeya Global Founder, Kokab Rahman’s new book The Secret to a Successful Job Search helps you develop your mindset, beliefs, and skills so you can approach job search with confidence and know what you want and deserve. The book focuses on pre-job search preparation and mindset development to help people build their confidence and know their worth as well as get clarity about their interests. When you follow the steps in The Secret to a Successful Job Search, you can communicate with employers and recruiters on an equal standing and make the right impression to get the job, salary, and work conditions you deserve. The Secret to a Successful Job Search is part of Kokab Rahman’s Skills Development Series, available from Amazon and major bookstores.