--- title: DP Solutions' Ben Schmerler Named to CRN Next-Gen 2020 description: DP Solutions' Ben Schmerler Named to CRN Next-Gen 2020 recognizing today’s rising star solution provider executives poised to be tomorrow’s channel leaders. image: https://www.dpsolutions.com/hubfs/2020_NextGenSP-Leaders.jpg --- [![DP Solutions Logo 2024 FINAL](https://www.dpsolutions.com/hubfs/DP%20Solutions%20Logo%202024%20FINAL.svg "DP Solutions Logo 2024 FINAL")](https://www.dpsolutions.com/) ![DP_logo-withtagline.gif](https://www.dpsolutions.com/hs-fs/file-312917693-gif/images/DP_logo-withtagline.gif?width=216&height=69&name=DP_logo-withtagline.gif) # DP SOLUTIONS' DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS NAMED TO CRN NEXT-GEN LIST #### *List Recognizes Today's Rising Star Solution Provider Executives, Directors and Managers Poised to be Tomorrow's Channel Leaders* #### ![BenS](https://www.dpsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BenS.png?width=183&name=BenS.png) #### Columbia, MD, December 16, 2020 - [Ben Schmerler](https://www.dpsolutions.com/about/our-team/ben-schmerler), DP Solutions' Director of Strategic Operations, was named as one of [CRN’s Next-Gen leaders for 2020](https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/next-gen-2020.htm?st1=1). The inaugural list honors those 40-years-old or younger who through their drive and passion have helped propel growth and strategic direction at their companies.   #### **![2020_NextGenSP-Leaders](https://www.dpsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020_NextGenSP-Leaders.jpg?width=200&name=2020_NextGenSP-Leaders.jpg)** **NEXT-GEN PROFILE: Ben Schmerler, Director of Strategic Operations** #### **Years In Current Position: **4 #### **Years In The Channel: **15 #### **Primary Business Model: **Managed Service Provider #### **Bio and Background:** As Director of Strategic Operations, Ben works with clients to develop their IT strategy and make sound technology decisions, such as how to meet a security or compliance standard, or providing insight into areas where clients need sophisticated analysis to establish the right approach. Ben also works directly with clients' staff to provide education on topics such as [security awareness and best practices](https://www.dpsolutions.com/it-support-services/it-security-and-compliance-solutions/phishing-training) to prevent cyber-attacks. He hosts regular educational [cyber-security webinars](https://www.dpsolutions.com/webinars), appears at many speaking engagements, sends [weekly IT Security Tips](https://www.dpsolutions.com/security-tips-subscribe), and contributes articles and [blog posts](https://www.dpsolutions.com/blog) for a variety of publications. Ben graduated from Towson University in 2005 with a degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration. He then took a role at a MSP as Project Manager where he oversaw the implementation of client systems including Electronic Medical/Health Systems. This required significant attention to HIPAA/HITECH compliance and drove his expertise in compliance, leading to his unique process of matching compliance standards and best practices to system design, integration, and risk management. Ben's role evolved and came on to DP Solutions where he took his role of advising, guiding, and educating clients to the next level as a part of company leadership.   #### [View Ben's full profile on CRN here](https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/next-gen-2020-details.htm?c=51) #### **About DP Solutions **DP Solutions is an award-winning Managed Services Provider (MSP) serving the Mid-Atlantic. We function as a true partner to support Clients’ long-term initiatives with a breadth of technology expertise including managed IT services, managed cloud solutions, backup and disaster recovery, security and compliance consulting, project services, and a 24x7 Service Desk, which is locally staffed by highly qualified technical support staff. We provide the benefits of a fully staffed IT department for businesses that don’t have internal IT staff, or for those looking to augment existing IT staff. In teaming with DP Solutions, we become an extension of your organization. To learn more, visit [www.dpsolutions.com](https://www.dpsolutions.com).  ##### [mailto:marketing@dpsolutions.com](mailto:marketing@dpsolutions.com) # [« News & Events](https://www.dpsolutions.com/news-events) GET WEEKLY IT SECURITY TIPS Get short, relevant IT security tips & strategies to lower your risk of a breach delivered to your inbox weekly. SUBSCRIBE NOW GET ON-DEMAND WEBINARS Learn when and where you want. These info-packed webinars are available to you any time. Just click and play.  WATCH A WEBINAR SIGN UP FOR OUR CYBER BULLETIN Subscribe to our monthly bulletin to receive updates on cybersecurity news and events. 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