Dwayne Myers of Critical Start Honored as a 2026 CRN® Channel Chief

Plano, Texas – February 2, 2026 – Critical Start, the AI-accelerated, human-validated managed detection and response (MDR) provider delivering outcomes organizations can trust, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected Dwayne Myers, Senior Vice President of Channels & Alliances, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition honors IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry. 

In his role leading Critical Start’s Channels & Alliances organization, Myers drives a channel-led growth strategy focused on helping partners deliver measurable security outcomes for customers. His work centers on strengthening partner relationships and alliance programs that enable modern MDR engagements designed to cut through alert noise, accelerate response, and improve accountability. This marks another year of recognition for Myers on the CRN Channel Chiefs list, reflecting his sustained impact on partners, customers, and the broader channel community. 

“Being recognized again as a CRN Channel Chief is a meaningful honor,” said Myers. “Our focus has always been on building a partner ecosystem that delivers real security outcomes for customers. This recognition reflects the work our partners and team do every day to raise the bar for what channel-led MDR should look like.” 

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success. “Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion, and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN. 

CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs is featured online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs. 

About Critical Start 

Critical Start is the leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, combining AI acceleration with expert human validation to eliminate false positives, reduce alert noise, and deliver fast, reliable threat resolution. 

With a US-based, 24/7/365 Security Operations Center and a 90% analyst retention rate, Critical Start delivers both proactive and reactive MDR for large enterprises across North America. Its MDR is built to detect threats early and respond quickly, with every action backed by contractual service-level agreements that ensure trusted outcomes for security teams. 

For more information, visit www.criticalstart.com.  

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