Melissa leads and supports Westwind’s high-performing Sales team, focused on driving business growth and exceeding performance targets. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, she works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional service that goes beyond expectations.
Melissa is passionate about developing people and processes. She provides training on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure our team is fully equipped to operate effectively, stay compliant, and continuously improve. Her goal is to build a culture of accountability, excellence, and results.
Contracts/Specialities
DOE BPA
Sandia National Labs (SNL) JIT
Extensive customer service experience
Vast experience with many USDOE customers (SNL, ORNL, LANL, LLNL, PNNL, ANL, BNL, INL, FNAL & SRNS)
Worked with HPI, HPE, Apple, and many 3rd party vendors
History with TD Synnex, Ingram & DH distributors
Westwind Fun Facts
Melissa loves spending time with her family and can be found rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars or watching Willy Wonka or Overboard (the originals, of course).
Westwind provides comprehensive, integrated IT and emerging technology solutions to government agencies as well as commercial enterprises throughout the United States. With a variety of contract vehicles and Small Business certifications, including Minority, Woman-Owned, and HUBZone designations, Westwind helps its customers make effective procurement decisions.
Gabriel is the Department of Homeland Security Account Manager at Westwind. He has been in IT sales for the past 15 years and has been covering DHS for the past eight years. His expertise is in HP Inc. compute and print. He also has many existing relationships with various OEMs to better help serve customers. Gabriel is a skilled negotiator and facilitator, ensuring that customers not only get the best price but also receive his support in keeping all the complicated moving parts on task and delivered in a professional, timely manner.
Contracts/Specialities
Gabriel specializes in the First Source II and III, SEWP, CIO-CS, and GSA/GSS contracts. With expertise in HP Inc. products, he is also well-versed in Targus, APC, Samsung, Logitech, Intel, AMD, and a wide range of other OEM solutions.
Westwind Fun Facts
Gabriel enjoys all types of music and has a passion for travel and camping whenever possible. Coming from a large family, he values family as an important part of his life. He is most inspired by his sister, Donna, who serves as the backbone of the family, keeping them close and supporting one another. She exemplifies resilience and tenacity.
Westwind provides comprehensive, integrated IT and emerging technology solutions to government agencies as well as commercial enterprises throughout the United States. With a variety of contract vehicles and Small Business certifications, including Minority, Woman-Owned, and HUBZone designations, Westwind helps its customers make effective procurement decisions.
Favorite Sport: College Basketball Favorite Beverage: Coffee
Jeremy
Spirit Animal: Crow Favorite Smell: Petrichor
Joey
Favorite Pastime: Playing w/grandsons Favorite Team: Duke Blue Devils
John
Spirit Animal: Eagle Favorite Smell: Lavender
Jonathan
Fun Fact: Fluent in German Favorite Team: Hokies
Josh
AKA: Taco Favorite Sport: Snowboarding
Kathy
Favorite Author: David Morrell Favorite Smell: Rain
Khatu
Favorite Superhero: Spider-Man Favorite Scent: Apples
This could be YOU!
Kimberly
Favorite Pastime: Basking in the Sun Favorite team: 49ers
Kirsten
Favorite Smell: Old Books Favorite Sport: Hockey
Kratos
Macy
AKA: Best Hugger Favorite Smell: Flowers
This could be YOU!
Maria
Spirit Animal: Bush Baby Favorite Author: Cornelia Funke
Melanie
Melissa
Superpower: picking the slowest line at the store
Mike
AKA: I am Batman… Spirit Animal: Bat – of course!
Nala
Nova
Orlando
Favorite Book: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Pluto
Ragnar
Robert
Favorite Quote: “Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.” -Maya Angelou
Savaunah
Favorite Smell: Vanilla Bergamot
Shamon
Spirit Animal: Raven Favorite Celebrity: Prince, for his music and originality
Vicente
Vince
AKA: Crimson Favorite Cartoon Character: Vegeta
Willis
Yuki and Benny
Zero
Work with Us
Are you hard working, committed to community, respectful of everyone, and a fantastic communicator? Do you possess a desire to work with a team of individuals who approach each day as a new adventure? If your answer to those questions was yes – then you’ve stumbled into a potential Pack for yourself, and we’d love to hear from you!
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“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Westwind is one of two diversity suppliers for the Dell 3PO contract. Our contract is unique at Westwind, in that it is mostly commercial and a small portion of Federal.
Westwind provides comprehensive, integrated IT and emerging technology solutions to government agencies as well as commercial enterprises throughout the United States. With a variety of contract vehicles and Small Business certifications, including Minority, Woman-Owned, and HUBZone designations, Westwind helps its customers make effective procurement decisions.
With almost two decades in customer service, Roberto has worked from areas of communications to entertainment. A newcomer to Westwind, he supports the DOE- East Team. He helps bring the full customer experience to the value-added reseller aspect, by providing timely quotes and staying with the order from beginning to end.
Contracts/Specialities
Roberto primarily handles our DOE contract and has SaaS (Sales as a Service) Certification.
Westwind Fun Facts
Roberto enjoys martial arts movies, anime, and history!
Westwind provides comprehensive, integrated IT and emerging technology solutions to government agencies as well as commercial enterprises throughout the United States. With a variety of contract vehicles and Small Business certifications, including Minority, Woman-Owned, and HUBZone designations, Westwind helps its customers make effective procurement decisions.
