Strategic Communications Named to CRN's 2026 Tech Elite 250
Louisville-based IT solutions firm earns prestigious recognition for the seventh time
We're thrilled to announce that Strategic Communications has been named to CRN's 2026 Tech Elite 250 list — marking our seventh appearance on this prestigious annual ranking, including six consecutive years from 2020 through 2026.
What Is the Tech Elite 250?
The CRN Tech Elite 250, published by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, is an annual list recognizing solution providers in the U.S. and Canada that distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors in areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security. To earn a spot, solution providers must achieve top partner program status with some of the most recognized names in the industry — including AWS, Dell Technologies, Fortinet, Google, IBM, Nutanix, Palo Alto Networks, Red Hat, and others.
What This Means for Our Clients
The biggest technology challenge customers face in 2026 is turning AI potential into real, measurable impact — and as AI capabilities accelerate, organizations are struggling to adopt and operationalize them quickly enough. At Strategic Communications, we see that challenge up close every day. Our clients need to securely manage constituent data while maximizing user experience and outcomes — and that's exactly what drives the work we do.
In 2025, we made a significant investment in our team, nearly doubling our headcount. That growth has enabled us to tackle deeper certifications, engage in conversations we previously wouldn't have had capacity for, and focus on solving the actual problems our end users face — rather than applying temporary fixes.
A Year of Recognition
This Tech Elite 250 honor builds on a strong year for Strategic Communications. In 2025, we received the CRN Triple Crown Award for the second consecutive year, were named an AWS JPS TRUST Alliance Co-Sell Program launch partner, earned the NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Services Preferred Vendor (CSVP) designation in Mississippi, and were awarded major contracts including the Army CHESS ITES-4H GWAC and a $22.9 million Defense Health Agency AWS contract.
Looking Ahead
Being named to the Tech Elite 250 year after year isn't something we take for granted — it's the result of a team that shows up, stays curious, and keeps raising the bar. We're grateful to CRN and The Channel Company for this recognition, and most importantly, to the clients and partners who make this work meaningful.
“Being named to the Tech Elite 250 year after year isn't something we take for granted — it's the result of a team that shows up, stays curious, and keeps raising the bar,” said Kathy Mills, CEO and President at Strategic Communications. “We're grateful to CRN and The Channel Company for this recognition, and most importantly, to the clients and partners who make this work meaningful.”
Coverage of the 2026 Tech Elite 250 is featured in the April issue of CRN Magazine and online at CRN.com/techelite250.
