Leigh Ornelas
About Leigh Ornelas
Leigh Ornelas serves as the Sr. Account Manager for the Midwest Region at Milliken & Company, specializing in Datacom and Security solutions. With over twenty years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, he has a strong background in driving growth across various industries.
Work at Milliken & Company
Leigh Ornelas has been serving as the Senior Account Manager for the Midwest Region for MaxCell at Milliken & Company since 2020. In this role, Ornelas is responsible for managing accounts across several states, including Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska. The position involves suggesting tailored Datacom and Security solutions to meet the specific needs of clients, showcasing Ornelas's expertise in the field.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Milliken & Company, Leigh Ornelas worked as a Senior Account Manager at WESCO Distribution from 2018 to 2020. This role involved managing key accounts and driving sales initiatives in Kansas. Additionally, Ornelas served as a Sales Engineer at Corning Incorporated from 2014 to 2018 in Houston, Texas, where responsibilities included technical sales and client relationship management.
Educational Background
Leigh Ornelas pursued higher education at San Antonio College and later at The University of Texas at San Antonio. This educational background has contributed to Ornelas's knowledge and skills in the field of sales and account management.
Expertise in B2B Sales and Marketing
With over twenty years of experience in outside B2B sales and marketing, Leigh Ornelas possesses extensive knowledge of various products, including Copper Cable and Connectivity, Fiber Cable and Connectivity, and Data Center Infrastructure. This expertise enables Ornelas to drive growth and production across different verticals and territories.
Client Engagement Approach
Leigh Ornelas utilizes a friendly yet determined approach to client engagement. This strategy involves leveraging contacts and personality to build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their specific needs are met through tailored solutions.