PORTLAND — Uprise Partners, a leading cybersecurity and IT managed services provider, is adding to its leadership team with the addition of two new executives to oversee finance and business intelligence and strategic services.
As the new Vice President of Strategic Services, Jon Zawrotny will drive strategic technology consulting, project execution and client success initiatives. Leveraging more than 20 years of leadership experience in technology and customer advocacy, Zawrotny specializes in operational efficiency, technical integration, and relationship-building. He has previously led national service teams and developed SaaS strategies in roles throughout the Northeast. Most recently, Zawrotny was senior manager of Account Management Services at Dell Technologies.
Deb McCann will serve as Uprise’s vice president of finance and business intelligence. In this role, McCann is responsible for leading financial operations and data-driven business performance strategy. Before joining, McCann spent more than 25 years at Blue Mantis (formerly GreenPages Technology Solutions), most recently as the director of business intelligence, finance, where she focused on P&L analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and contributed to strategic planning.
“These new roles strengthen our ability to do what we do best—partner closely with our clients and deliver exceptional cybersecurity and IT expertise from top industry talent,” said Malinda Gagnon, CEO of Uprise Partners. “This expansion of our leadership team reflects the dedication and success of our entire organization. Deb and Jon each bring unique skills and fresh perspectives that will help drive our next phase of growth to better serve our customers.”
As a trusted provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions, Uprise Partners has won numerous industry awards, including being named to CRN’s prestigious Fast Growth 150, Tech Elite 250, Security 100 and Managed Solution Provider 500 lists, as well as being honored as a Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader—an achievement given to rising-star solution provider executives. Most recently, Uprise Partners received the Propel Ignition 2025 Business of the Year Award for its dedication to hiring young professionals and providing them with the technical training, business strategy and career mentorship they need to succeed.
Recognized as a top 100 Cybersecurity Provider and Tech Elite 250 Managed Services Provider in North America for five consecutive years, Uprise Partners was also named Business of the Year by the Portland (Maine) Chamber of Commerce’s PROPEL group. The company continues to grow rapidly, with a strong global customer base, and is committed to excellence and a tailored approach to IT and cybersecurity that meets the unique needs of each client. Founded in 2017 by technology executives from Fortune 500 companies, Uprise Partners delivers innovative solutions across the globe. For more information, visit uprisepartners.com.
