John Padgett

John Padgett is an experienced sales professional with a strong background in account management and business development. Currently serving as the SW Sales Account Manager for Data Protection at Quest Software since July 2017, John previously held the Inside Sales Account Manager position at the same company. Prior roles include being a Business Development Representative at teleNetwork, where responsibilities encompassed prospecting and training new sales staff. John also worked as an Academic Advisor at Texas State University, guiding students in their educational pursuits, and as an Ad Sales Executive for Oil & Gas Journal, where responsibilities included client liaison and negotiation. Earlier in John’s career, a tenure at Apple involved various roles in project management and training, with recognition for leadership and problem-solving skills. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Texas State University.