Tod Long: Athletic and Corporate Achievements

Early Life and Athletic Career

Tod Long, born on December 18, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a former American sprinter known for his achievements in track and field. He competed primarily in sprints and was associated with the Oklahoma Sooners during his college years.

Athletic Accomplishments

• Six-time NCAA Track and Field All-American.
• Multiple medals in the Big Eight Outdoor Championships in events such as the 200m, 100m, 4 x 400m Relay, and 4 x 100m Relay.
• Bronze medal in the 4 x 100m Relay at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
• Gold in the 200m at the Big Eight Indoor Championships, along with other medals.
• World Indoor Champion in the 4x400 m relay in 1995 and gold medalist at the USA Indoor Championships in the 200m.
• Gold and silver medals at the USA Masters and World Masters Outdoor Championships in the 100m and 200m events.

Corporate Career

Alongside his athletic career, Tod Long established a successful path in the corporate world, particularly in the IT and telecommunications sectors.

Professional Expertise

With over a decade of experience, he has a proven track record of leading teams to achieve high sales targets and increasing sales efficiency. He has held senior sales executive roles in various companies, focusing on areas like cloud-based networking, SaaS, CRM systems, and network security. Known for his ability to develop sales strategies, manage cross-functional teams, and drive revenue growth, Long's resume also highlights his proficiency in multiple sales methodologies and tools. He holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

Current Position

Senior SLED Account Executive at Extreme Networks. Focus on end-to-end Wired/Wireless Data Networking, Network Management, and Security solutions; excels in business development and strategic sales in State & Local Governments, Higher Education, & Secondary education (K-12) accounts.

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