Lorne Shackelford

Lorne Shackelford is an experienced professional in public sector sales and partnership development, currently serving as Partner Alliance Director for Public Sector at Salesforce since June 2021. Prior roles include Sr. Alliance & Channel Manager at Oracle, where Lorne built partnerships across the North America public sector, and Vice President of Strategic Accounts at SmartProcure, where Lorne provided insights into government purchasing trends. Other significant positions held include Vice President of Public Sector at Energy Xtreme and National Business Development Manager at Insight Public Sector, where Lorne managed large sales teams and developed strategies to enhance market reach. Lorne's career began at Unisys as a Public Sector Account Manager and has progressed through various sales management roles across notable companies, establishing a strong track record in driving revenue and fostering partnerships. Lorne holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Florida and an Associate degree in Business Administration from Manatee Community College.