ITS CRO Mike Rhea Named to CRN's Next-Gen Leaders 2026

Las Vegas, NV, [JUNE 18, 2026]– Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS) Chief Revenue Officer Mike Rhea has been named to CRN's 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list, which recognizes emerging leaders driving growth across the managed service provider and broader channel community.

Now in its seventh year, CRN's Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list recognizes up-and-coming solution provider executives, directors, and managers who are poised to become tomorrow's channel leaders. This year's list features over 100 rising stars recognized for their biggest accomplishments and most innovative ideas over the past year.

Mike joined ITS two years ago and has since built the company's sales organization from the ground up. Under his leadership, ITS doubled revenue for two consecutive years, increased close rates from 23% to 48%, and launched a channel program that reached $100,000 in monthly recurring revenue in its first year.

That program also earned ITS recognition as New Provider of the Year in its inaugural year, with Rhea leading the company to approval from four Technology Services Distributors in a single year (a process that typically takes two years per distributor).

In his Next-Gen Profile, Mike reflected on what the recognition means to him: "I'm grateful to CRN and The Channel Company for this recognition. It means a lot to be included alongside so many talented people across the channel. But for me, it goes beyond the numbers. What matters most to me is whether I can help develop leaders who go on to do the same. That's what I'm working toward." 

Outside the numbers, Mike points to ITS's culture of experienced leadership as a key part of his growth, noting that staying coachable and open to learning has sharpened his approach to building teams.

The full CRN 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list is available here.

About Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS)

Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS) is a national Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) delivering Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Managed IT to mid-market and regulated organizations across the United States. With a 24/7 in-house Security Operations Center (SOC), ITS provides continuous threat detection, incident response, and proactive risk management to protect critical systems and data.

By combining managed IT services, advanced cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and compliance expertise, ITS helps businesses reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and scale securely. Learn more on our website.

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About CRN

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