Leading the Public Sector Forward

What does strong leadership look like in public sector right now? In this “Channel Mic Check” episode, recorded onsite at the Red White and You conference in Indianapolis, Calhoun McKinney sits down with Senior Vice President of Public Sector Sales at TD SYNNEX, Wendy Welch. Hear Wendy share her journey into the space and what’s top of mind as she steps into this role. From partner execution and simplification to clarity, accountability and scale, Wendy shares her perspective on where the public sector is headed, and what partners should be focused on next.

What is Channel Mic Check?

Channel Mic Check — where distributor DNA meets digital swagger.

Hosted by Calhoun McKinney — Vice President, Go to Market — and Jessica McDowell — Sr. Vice President, North America Marketing and Digital Customer Success — this podcast brings fresh energy to the B2B tech channel. From market updates and TD SYNNEX insights to candid interviews with vendors, partners, and innovators, Channel Mic Check cuts through the noise with real talk and real impact.

This is where connection meets conversation. Each episode tests the mic and turns up the volume on what actually matters—growth, innovation, and the stories shaping today’s channel ecosystem.

Forget the corporate jargon. Expect insights with edge, stories with substance, and voices that lead with purpose. Whether you’re a partner, vendor, or industry insider, this is your all-access pass to the conversations driving the channel forward.

Tune in. Turn it up. Channel Mic Check: it’s not just talk, it’s a movement.