20. Sandra Glaser Cheek

VP, Worldwide Partner Sales, Marketing

Brocade Communications

Sandra Glaser Cheek has been a crucial centerpiece for Brocade channel partners as the vendor sells off various business units to separate companies. Glaser Cheek, who took the crown in CRN's 2016 Channel Madness Tournament Of Chiefs, is the veteran leader partners say gives them confidence in the future. She led the effort to get partners prepared for what lies ahead.