TAMPA, FL, Jun 16, 2026 — MGT, a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local, and education government (SLED) clients, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Stefan Schmidt, Vice President of Field Engineering, as a 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to their organization’s growth and success.
The annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers, and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, and IT consultants.
Stefan Schmidt leads multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams serving clients throughout the East region. With more than 15 years of leadership experience, he is passionate about developing people, building strong organizational culture, and creating high-performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. Stefan’s leadership has helped expand engineering organizations, strengthen customer relationships, and improve service delivery performance while supporting the growth and long-term success of both clients and employees.
“I am honored to be recognized on CRN’s Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list. MGT has provided me with incredible opportunities to grow as a leader and develop other leaders, which has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. This recognition reflects the dedication and talent of the outstanding teams I’ve had the privilege to work alongside. I am grateful for the support, mentorship, and collaboration that have helped me reach this milestone.”
“The leaders recognized in CRN’s 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider list have distinguished themselves as ambitious innovators early in their IT channel careers,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their creativity and impact are already elevating their organizations and the broader channel. We look forward to watching them continue to influence and strengthen the industry in the years ahead.”
The 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list is available at crn.com/nextgen.
About The Channel Company
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About MGT
MGT is a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, and education (SLED) clients. Our specialized solutions solve the most critical issues at the top of our clients’ leadership agenda. Our advisory and technology domains are foundational elements in our approach to helping state, local, and education agencies innovate, transform, and manage efficiently. We partner to help clients strengthen their foundations, implement systematic changes, and build resilience for the future. MGT is committed to impacting communities for good. For more information, visit us at mgt.us.
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