Speakers 2026
Patty Roze, Vice President, Public Sector, Verizon
Patty Roze serves as Vice President, Sales for Public Sector focused on state, local and education markets for the Verizon Business Group, part of Verizon Communications.In this role, she leads a nationwide team responsible for developing solutions to address the complex requirements of state government, local government, and education clients. Patty and her team oversee the seamless delivery of integrated solutions across Verizon’s industry-leading portfolio including best in class wireless mobility services, cloud and information technology, security, strategic networking, and advanced communications offerings to meet the needs of public sector and the citizens they serve. Patty previously served as Director, Global Enterprise Sales for the Transportation, Distribution, and Construction vertical practice for the Verizon Business Group. Patty and her team served the top most influential multi-national corporations to identify, create and deliver solutions to meet the unique traditional and emerging business needs of the industry.
She began her career with the company in 2000 as a wireless account executive in Houston and has held roles of increasing responsibility ever since. Patty has led teams across the United States responsible for selling Intelligent Global IP Networks, Dynamic Cloud, Security Solutions, Mobility and M2M Solutions. Roze’s 20-year career at Verizon includes extensive work in large enterprise sales, consulting, and leadership positions supporting F500 clients throughout the United States. Patty earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ashford University in San Diego, CA.