Tonya Phillips, MBA
About Tonya Phillips, MBA
Tonya Phillips is a Regional Sales Director at Zerto and a Board Member at KC Tech Council. She has extensive experience in IT resilience and strategic decision-making, with a background in sales and business development across various companies in the Kansas City area.
Work at Zerto
Tonya Phillips serves as the Regional Sales Director - Central at Zerto, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across the Central United States. Prior to this position, she worked as an Enterprise Account Representative at Zerto from 2020 to 2021, where she managed accounts in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Her experience at Zerto emphasizes her commitment to promoting IT resilience and disaster recovery solutions.
Board Membership at KC Tech Council
Tonya Phillips has been a Board Member at the KC Tech Council since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the advancement of technology initiatives in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Her involvement with the council reflects her dedication to fostering growth and innovation within the local tech community.
Education and Expertise
Tonya Phillips holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Avila University, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. She later earned her MBA from the same institution, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in strategic decision-making in areas such as disaster recovery, cloud mobility, security, and compliance.
Professional Background
Tonya Phillips has a diverse professional background in sales and business development. Before her tenure at Zerto, she worked as a Senior Account Executive at DataBank, Ltd. from 2018 to 2020. She also held positions at Modis, including Resource Development Manager from 2011 to 2012 and Business Development Manager for a brief period in 2012. Her career reflects a strong focus on driving business growth and client engagement in the technology sector.
Personal Interests
Tonya Phillips has a personal interest in exploring the world through the perspectives of her four children. In her spare time, she engages in various activities including Pilates, playing golf, and running. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling. Additionally, she is a passionate fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, reflecting her connection to the local community.