CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 3, 2026 – AireSpring proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected John Young, Senior Vice President of Channel Sales for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.

This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

Since joining AireSpring in 2020, Young has been instrumental in executing strategies for growth across the company’s channel ecosystem and fostering key relationships with MSPs, VARs and TSDs while helping expand AireSpring’s presence around the globe. His leadership has been a key component in furthering AireSpring’s success as a channel-centric organization delivering unmatched value, future-ready solutions and personalized support to partners and their customers.

“It is an honor to once again receive this award, which truly highlights AireSpring’s ability to empower partners with the solutions and support they need to win deals and grow their business,” said John Young, SVP of Channel Sales at AireSpring. “Our 100% channel-exclusive approach is the cornerstone of our strategy, and we remain dedicated to helping our partners reach exceptional outcomes for their customers in 2026 and beyond.”

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and help partners and their customers achieve shared success. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Young has received the award.

“We are fortunate to have John’s leadership at the forefront of our channel program,” said Daniel Lonstein, President and CRO of AireSpring. “His expertise, strategic vision and commitment to our partners have been central to AireSpring’s growth as well as our focus on the channel, and we are thrilled he has been recognized for his efforts.”