Jackson Grise, TD SYNNEX Product Business Manager (PBM) for Cisco Meraki, may not be the mastermind behind the iPhone, but as a firsthand witness to its inception, he holds a unique position in tech history. Standing at 176 Cheetos tall—a fact he is more than ready to share, Grise is known for tackling challenges with a blend of humor and determination. While he approaches life with a lighthearted touch, his commitment to his role as PBM is no laughing matter, especially when it comes to supporting and guiding partners.
Having dedicated three and a half years to TD SYNNEX, Grise entered the tech industry straight out of college. As a PBM, he leads a team covering all things Meraki. Echoing Meraki’s commitment to simplified technology, the team streamlines partner access to resources and Meraki solutions. “My team is broken up by architecture, and we focus on training and enablement to see how we can grow a partner’s practice strategically and profitably,” Grise explained.
Beyond the walls of corporate innovation, Grise has a penchant for the simple joys of life. Grise actively seeks to pet any dog that crosses his path on his daily walks. He truly loves the outdoors, describing himself as an “outdoorsman who loves Lululemon.” On the weekends or days off, he can be found hunting, fishing, camping, or participating in any activity that allows him the chance to explore the wilderness.
In the realm of Meraki, Grise and his team are dedicated to meeting partners at every step of their sales journey, providing tailored solutions and training—be it sales or more technical training. “We like to act as an extension of the partner’s business. We want them to come to us first with any of their needs to see how we can help!” Grise said.
Grise emphasized the future is simplicity, so why have a complicated network? Partners can set up a Meraki dashboard demo to see the capabilities of Meraki. Email Grise directly at Jackson.grise@tdsynnex.com or his team at edgeprograms@tdsynnex.com.
