Lupe Montoya on the 2025 Women of the Channel List

Albuquerque, NM, May 13, 2025 — Westwind proudly announced today that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Lupe Montoya on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025.

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 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

Lupe Montoya, Vice President of Sales at Westwind Computer Products Inc., is a 30-year veteran in the IT industry. She has enjoyed success in solution sales, IT operations management, as well as network, data center, and customer service centers. Her career spans roles at industry giants like Hewlett Packard and Verizon Business, working across Federal, Commercial, and Education sectors. At Westwind, Lupe leads the sales and business development teams, focusing on strategic alignment and customer-centric solutions.

“It’s an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.”

We’re proud of Lupe’s achievements and that she earned this recognition,” said Steve Hull, President of Westwind. “Her customers appreciate her commitment to meeting their needs, understanding their requirements, and delivering the right solutions on budget.

The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

About Westwind

Founded in 1992, Westwind is a value-added reseller providing comprehensive, integrated IT solutions to Federal, State, and Local Government agencies. A Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Small Business, Westwind participates on several FED and SLED contract vehicles. Westwind’s solutions range from traditional to innovative IT products and services. Westwind’s sales team has expertise in long-term, highly complex projects and rollouts that comply with specific requirements.

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About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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ABOUT WESTWIND

Westwind provides comprehensive, integrated IT and emerging technology solutions to government agencies as well as commercial enterprises throughout the United States. Westwind participates on a variety of contract vehicles and has several Small Business certifications, including Minority, Woman-Owned, and HUBZone designations. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified.