Monica Theriot-Habetz Named a 2026 ForzaDash MSPInfluencer Woman of the Channel
Monica Theriot-Habetz, Vice President of Service Fulfillment and Compliance at Global Data Systems, has been named a winner of the 2026 ForzaDash MSPInfluencer Women of the MSP Channel Awards.
The recognition honors her operational leadership, commitment to process improvement, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of technology and engineering professionals.
With 35 years of experience spanning engineering, information technology, project management, and operations, Theriot-Habetz brings a combination of technical knowledge and business discipline to her role at GDS.
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, GDS is a managed security and service provider supporting organizations in healthcare, energy, manufacturing, the public sector, and other industries.
Strengthening the Operational Foundation
Theriot-Habetz balances immediate service-delivery requirements with the long-term process transformation needed to support growth.
Her responsibilities encompass service fulfillment, compliance, operational consistency, and the frameworks that allow GDS to deliver reliable outcomes as the company scales.
Her work has improved service-fulfillment efficiency while strengthening the consistency and dependability of company operations. These outcomes support GDS’s ability to meet its commitments to clients and channel partners across the country.
Theriot-Habetz’s leadership combines measurable outcomes, financial stewardship, process innovation, and transparent communication. This allows her to translate strategic objectives into repeatable daily practices.
Her technical foundation includes a Mechanical Engineering education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Before joining GDS, she served as Director of IT and Project Management for Petroleum Engineers, where she led complex technology initiatives within the energy sector.
Developing Future Leaders
Mentorship is a central part of Theriot-Habetz’s leadership philosophy. She works to develop high-performing teams and prepare employees to accept greater responsibility as their careers advance.
By combining accountability with professional development, she helps strengthen both current operations and the future leadership pipeline within GDS and the broader channel.
The 2026 MSPInfluencer Women of the MSP Channel Award recognizes women whose leadership, achievements, and community contributions create meaningful industry impact.
Theriot-Habetz’s recognition highlights the essential operational work that often happens behind the scenes of a successful MSP. Service quality, compliance, scalability, and customer trust all depend on processes that are clear, measurable, and consistently followed.
Through operational excellence, process transformation, and mentorship, Monica Theriot-Habetz is helping GDS build a dependable foundation for its clients, partners, and future leaders.
Learn more about Global Data Systems.