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John G. Van Brakel

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Regional Sales Director, FL Major Enterprise at Fortinet
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

John G. Van Brakel is the Regional Director of Sales for Fortinets Florida Majors division, bringing over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and networking. An MBA graduate from Florida International University, he is described by colleagues as an outcome-driven, customer-centric, and fearless leader who excels in building high-performing teams.

Outside of his professional life, John is deeply committed to community service. He serves as a Trustee for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida and actively supports other local causes, including Gildas Club. He is a dedicated family man, often sharing his pride in his wifes and sons accomplishments.

For decades, he has been widely known in the Florida technology community by his nickname, "JVB. "

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Regional Sales Director, FL Major Enterprise
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Enterprise Cybersecurity
Leads sales strategies for Fortinet's Security Fabric platform, focusing on AI-driven threat intelligence and zero-trust access for Fortune 500 companies.
Community Service
Serves as a Trustee for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, helping families with children in need of healthcare, and supports Gilda's Club.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Regional Sales Director, FL Major Enterprise
Fortinet
9-2016 - 8-2025
Regional Director, Florida Large Enterprise
Dell Technologies
1-2006 - 9-2016
Senior Manager, Florida Enterprise
EMC
2-1998 - 1-2006
Sr. Account Executive
EMC
2-1996 - 1-1998
District Manager
Lanier Worldwide
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Education
8-1999 - 4-2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Florida International University
1990 - 1994
B.S.
Florida International University
1989 - 1990
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University of Florida
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