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.
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.
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.
As our on-site IT PC Technician for Los Alamos National Labs, Vicente provides comprehensive technical support to our customers throughout their experience with HP and Apple products. This includes conducting on-site installations, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs for both HP and Apple devices.
Contracts/Specialities
Vicente is A+ and APple Certified (ACMT) with 9 years of technology support and repair experience. He specializes in hardware repairs, software troubleshooting, and providing excellent technology support.
Westwind Fun Facts
Vicente enjoys creating digital art and electronic music. He is also an avid D&D enthusiast and loves to create his own worlds and stories.
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.
