Episode 318: Kristin Russell, CEO, CBTS

This week, we interviewed Kristin Russell. Kristin is the CEO of CBTS and a member of its Board of Directors. Kristin shapes and drives the organization's strategic direction. A dynamic visionary, she is guiding CBTS's evolution from a traditional infrastructure and managed services firm into a market leader in AI-enabled digital transformation solutions. Kristin is a seasoned industry veteran with over 20 years of experience driving transformative growth at leading technology companies. Prior to joining CBTS, she served as the President of Arrow Electronics' Global Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) division.  Before joining Arrow, Kristin held key leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems. She also served as the Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer for the State of Colorado. Kristin's leadership has earned her numerous industry accolades, including recognition on CRN's 'Top 100 Channel Leaders', the GTDC Innovator Award, Women We Admire's '100 Women in Technology', and CIO of the Year by the Denver Business Journal. Kristin excels at building strong, collaborative teams and fostering cultures grounded in accountability, innovation, and high performance.  A sought-after expert and engaging speaker, she has been featured in several publications, books, and events. A lifelong learner and tech enthusiast, Kristin thrives on helping others achieve their full potential. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado.