Gary Howell Announced as Adobe Experience Manager Champion for the Class of 2024-2025
The Blue Acorn iCi team is proud to announce that Gary Howell, VP of Adobe Experience Manager, has been recognized as an Adobe Experience Manager Champion for the Class of 2024-2025. This is Gary’s second time receiving this recognition; he was also part of the 2023-2024 class.
The Adobe Champion Program represents Adobe's most passionate brand ambassadors and expert practitioners. With only 40 people selected to be a part of this program, the entire Blue Acorn iCi team couldn't be more proud.
Adobe Champion Program Explanation
According to Adobe, the Adobe Champion Program recognizes individual product experts from around the world who are passionate about sharing their expertise and best practices to support fellow customers, accelerating their personal and professional growth by engaging in industry and thought leadership opportunities, and collaborating with Adobe product teams to inform future product features and enhancements.
Starting over a decade ago and originating in a grassroots effort to recognize top Adobe Marketo Engage customers, the program now expands to Adobe Analytics and Adobe Experience Manager. Each year, a cohort of expert practitioners submit applications to be selected to participate in the Champion Program. Chosen individuals are afforded a prestigious opportunity and platform to learn and grow from fellow product experts and internal Adobe product leaders.
How Was He Selected?
Adobe judges hand-select individuals who they believe will be ambassadors for its products and fit its criteria. Gary Howell was selected because he regularly contributes and provides feedback on Adobe products. He has also participated in multiple VIP programs and provided input on Edge Delivery Services in Adobe Experience Manager and Dynamic Media. Gary regularly contributes to community content via the Blue Acorn iCi blog and has worked closely with Adobe on multiple projects for Fortune 500 companies.
What It Means To Gary Howell
“I couldn't be more honored to be selected as a part of the Adobe Champion program for the second year in a row. The opportunity to work and network with some of the brightest individuals in the industry and the Adobe product team is an amazing opportunity. The Adobe Champion Program has accelerated my career growth and development, allowing me to expand my knowledge base and improve my skills when working with new and current Blue Acorn iCi clients,” Gary Howell stated.
Gary also recently worked closely with Adobe to publish a content governance playbook designed to help both Adobe Experience Manager Sites and Assets customers navigate implementation and content governance support. Blue Acorn iCi looks forward to the great work Gary will continue to provide his clients and colleagues.
If your organization needs assistance determining the best Adobe products and solutions for your business, contact the Blue Acorn iCi team today.