J. Michael Propst

J. Michael Propst is a seasoned professional in channel management and sales, currently serving as a Sr. Channel Account Manager at Fortinet Federal Inc. since March 2022, overseeing Fortinet Federal Partners and distributors such as Carahsoft and immixGroup. Prior experiences include roles at Fortinet from 2014 to 2022, where responsibilities ranged from managing key partners in the Southeast US to acting as a channel strategist. Previous positions at Juniper Networks, EarthLink Business, and Cisco Systems contributed to extensive experience in federal sales and partner relationships, while earlier roles included network engineering and product management. J. Michael Propst holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Communication from North Carolina State University and a Basic Law Enforcement Technology Certificate from the North Carolina Justice Academy.