Dan Paonessa is a seasoned business executive with diverse experience in sales, management, and wealth management. He holds an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business Administration from the renowned Wake Technical Community College, and he has also studied at North Carolina State University. Dan currently serves as a Strategic Account Executive at Red Hat, where he is responsible for managing key accounts and driving revenue growth.

Before joining Red Hat, Dan held various positions, including Manager of Strategic and Enterprise Inside Sales as well as Sr. Inside Sales Account Manager - Team Lead/Healthcare Sales Specialist, where he successfully led teams and generated impressive revenue growth. Dan is also experienced in wealth management, having interned at Merrill Lynch, where he gained valuable skills in personal finance and investment management. Prior to that, he worked as a Sales Representative at Sears Holdings Corporation and also held a managerial role.

Dan is highly knowledgeable in sales, business administration, healthcare sales, and wealth management, and he leverages these skills to drive organizational growth and revenue. He is a highly motivated and dedicated professional who is passionate about his work and committed to delivering exceptional results.