Managed Cloud Services Company, Rapidscale, Hires U.S. Military Pilot To Head Up Channel Sales For The Western Region

RapidScale, a provider of managed cloud services, has appointed Chris Moreira as Channel Manager, West Region. Mr. Moreira will be based out of RapidScale’s corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. His responsibilities include developing new partnerships, managing and leading existing partners, and building a winning partner experience approach in the Western Region.

Prior to joining RapidScale, Chris Moreira was an MV-22B Osprey Pilot, a Flight Operations Manager and Communications Battalion Manpower Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has strong experience in leadership, program management, and business management. Mr. Moreira joins the RapidScale team as a referral from one of the company’s leading Channel Managers, Andrew Laughter.

“I am ecstatic to be a part of the RapidScale team!” said Chris Moreira. “Professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to the customer and partner experience radiates off every employee within the company. I was instantly drawn into RapidScale’s team environment and expertise of the industry’s most reliable and comprehensive products and services. I look forward to working closely with our partners in the West Region and helping customers obtain the best business solutions to meet their strategic long-term goals.”

managed cloud servers rapidscaleBesides flying one of the most technically complex aircraft in the U.S. military, Mr. Moreira was responsible for managing the strategic manpower structure of a large complex Communications Battalion. Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and is pursuing his MBA through UNC, Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler School of Business.

“Building a great company is about hiring proven winners like Chris who have a high aptitude, a passion to be great and an understanding of what it takes to be a great leader,” said Randy Jeter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RapidScale. “Chris has been a leader for our country, which I am thankful for, and is working hard to complete an MBA from UNC. For me the character Chris brings to RapidScale and his passion for success will resonate throughout the company. This is why Chris will not only be a winner for RapidScale, but he will quickly be seen as a go-to person for our thousands of channel partners in the Western Region.” 

As a managed cloud services provider, RapidScale delivers secured cloud computing solutions to companies of all sizes across the globe. Its channel partner ecosystem includes MSOs, VARs, MSPs, Carriers and Master Agents throughout the United States. The company’s solutions include CloudServer, CloudDesktop, CloudOffice, CloudMail, CloudRecovery, CloudApps, and more.