Keep up with new announcements from DataBank on expansions and other developments.
DataBank announced that Raul Martynek will transition to Executive Chairman while Kevin Ooley, current President and CFO, will become CEO effective January 1, 2027. The move follows significant company growth, with Martynek having expanded DataBank from six data centers to over 70 nationwide since 2016.
DataBank has secured $2.0B in construction financing to develop the first three data centers on its Red Oak campus in South Dallas. The 180MW, 600,000-square-foot project accelerates delivery timelines and supports sustainable, high-efficiency infrastructure aligned with the company’s carbon neutrality goals.
DataBank and Goodman Group have formed a joint venture to deliver a new 32MW, AI-ready data center in Los Angeles. The project combines Goodman’s global development expertise with DataBank’s operational excellence to address growing demand for high-density, scalable capacity in a supply-constrained market.
DataBank earned Great Place To Work Certification in its first year of participation, with 95% of employees saying it is a great place to work. The recognition reflects employee feedback and underscores DataBank’s commitment to a supportive, high-performing workplace culture.
For the first time, DataBank has earned a spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas list, coming in at No. 5 out of 75 companies recognized for trust, culture, and employee experience.
DataBank has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, recognized for exceptional employee engagement, outstanding culture, and its unique employee-ownership model.
DataBank plans to deploy the Houston metro area’s largest rooftop solar array at its HOU3 data center, advancing the company’s net zero strategy while generating 4.5 million kWh annually and delivering long-term energy cost stability through on-site renewable power generation.
DataBank earned Gold at the 2026 TITAN Business Awards for its Employee Ownership Program, which made all employees stakeholders and aligned performance with shared success. The program reflects DataBank’s commitment to engagement, accountability, and long-term value creation across its workforce.
DataBank has appointed former Vertiv CEO Rob Johnson and former Roblox CTO Daniel Sturman to its Board of Directors, strengthening its leadership as it expands high-density data centers and interconnection hubs to support accelerating enterprise, hyperscale cloud, and AI infrastructure demand.
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