Laura Blackmer named to Women of the Channel Power 100 list

CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Laura Blackmer, president of dealer sales at Konica Minolta, as one of the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 100.

This list highlights influential leaders chosen from the CRN 2025 Women of the Channel list. The Power 100 recognizes some of the most influential women leaders from technology vendors and distributors who consistently contribute their advocacy and expertise to advancing the channel.

Blackmer joined Konica Minolta's executive leadership team in December 2017 as senior vice president, dealer sales, and was promoted to president, dealer sales in 2022. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company's extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT services. Blackmer has been awarded 'Best Female Executive' eight times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report's annual awards that highlight excellence in business technology. She ranked on Tiger Paw Software's Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry list two years in a row. Blackmer has been named to CRN's Women of the Channel list seven times, is a five-time channel chief and two-time CRN inclusive channel leader. Blackmer also serves on the Managed Print Services Association board of directors.

'I am extremely grateful for this recognition from CRN, which represents the dedication female leaders in our industry have to improving outcomes in the channel,' said Blackmer. 'Working with our channel partners is incredibly rewarding. Our shared commitment to fostering strong relationships and overcoming obstacles has been the cornerstone of our success. I am truly honored to be part of this community.'

'We are thrilled to see Laura continually recognized for her exceptional leadership and industry knowledge that helps ensure the success of our dealer partners,' said Sam Errigo, president and CEO of Konica Minolta. 'Laura's work makes an incredible impact, both within our organization and in the channel. Her strategic guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in driving growth. Congratulations to Laura and all the 2025 Women of the Channel awardees.'

CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel and Power 100 lists are featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online.