Our Story

Craig co-founded Data Shelter in 2016 after being introduced to the data center industry in 2008 as a partner and developer of COLO 5, a major facility in Jacksonville, FL. He brings 39 years of executive experience from Johnson & Johnson, where he rose to the position of VP of Sales and Marketing. Known for his strategic vision, Craig played a pivotal role in building the experienced and high-performing team that drives Data Shelter’s growth today.

John first joined our Board of Directors in 2016 and now serves as our President and CEO. During his tenure at J&J, John advanced through the organization to become one of a select group of Global Vice Presidents, where he led international partnerships and was responsible for in-licensing innovative products and compounds across multiple markets. Over the past nine years, John has transitioned his focus to the data center industry, where he has developed deep expertise in site selection, infrastructure development, energy strategy, and investor engagement. His strong foundation in strategic leadership and global business development has made him a key driver of our most critical decisions, guiding our organization through complex challenges and growth opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.

Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT and data center operations. While at Host.net in Boca Raton, FL, he led the retrofit of three data centers and earned multiple certifications across IT, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. A certified Uptime Institute Tier Designer, Mark also holds a patent that reduces Tier IV CAPEX by a minimum of 25%. He is the principal architect of our resilient, flexible, and scalable modular Tier IV design, and leads our collaboration with Corgan, the world's leading data center architecture firm.

John joined Data Shelter in 2014, bringing a strong background in cross-functional program management. He previously served as a Program Manager at Sikorsky Aircraft, where he led a team of over 100 engineers and operations personnel and oversaw the company's data center operations. His operational leadership and systems expertise make him a key contributor to project execution.

Orlando brings 25 years of deep experience in IT and mission-critical infrastructure. Prior to joining Data Shelter, he was a key leader at the Uptime Institute, overseeing Tier Certifications and data center operations across North America. His insider expertise in Tier standards provides Data Shelter with a major competitive advantage.

David joined after a 20-year career with EMC/Dell, where he worked as an Implementation Specialist and Cloud Solutions Architect. He developed and deployed solutions for some of the largest data center customers in North America. At Data Shelter, David leads the design and implementation of AI cloud solutions and interconnection strategies for our modular platform.

Larry has been with Data Shelter since its inception and leads our marketing and communications. He spent 30 years with Johnson & Johnson, reaching the VP level within its pharmaceutical division. Larry's expertise in branding and strategic promotion plays a vital role in communicating our value to partners and stakeholders.

With over 15 years in IT, Nathan is a Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP) through Uptime. He oversees on-site installation, coordinates vendor operations, and manages facility commissioning and long-term operations.

Carry is a licensed CPA in Canada and holds an MBA from York University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto. Before joining Data Shelter, he served as CFO of Alcan Aluminum for 16 years. He oversees all financial operations and has led the development of both CapEx and OpEx budgets across our projects.