CEO Steven Kelly impressed resellers at last week's Sage Summit, scoring well for leadership, openness and vision. Whether the market gives him time to execute the plan produced a more divided opinion. But as usual, people with positive things to say were more willing to put their remarks on the record. "The message and communications to the partners is a very positive change from the old management team," says Steve Blythe, owner of Blytheco, a top reseller. Bob Kohlmeyer, director of the DWD Technology Group, had glowing comments. "I walked away from Sage Summit more energized than I have in years. They announced a recommitment to Sage partners and increased reinvestment in core Sage products including Sage 100," Kohlmeyer said. "I think Sage has the ship moving in the right direction." Wendy Gorrie of Baass Business Solutions  also complimented Kelly on being available to VARs and praised Rich Spring, EVP and chief revenue officer. "He [Spring] is saying all the right things and showing signs of follow through with action," Gorrie said. Other attendees I contacted made remarks in the same tone.