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 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.
DataBank, a Dallas-based data center operator founded in 2005, applauds Governor Greg Abbott’s push for responsible data center development in Texas. With nearly 20 in-state facilities and over $1 billion already invested, DataBank affirms its commitment to transparency on power, water, and resource use. CEO Raul Martynek and President Kevin Ooley express support for policies that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, and confirm ongoing cooperation with PUCT and ERCOT. DataBank plans an additional $4 billion in Texas capital expenditures.
DataBank announced it has added network points of presence for Datum’s open network cloud inside its Ashburn, Dallas, and Salt Lake City facilities, giving AI companies consistent interconnection across clouds and providers.
DataBank CFO Kevin Ooley has been named to Observer’s 2026 A.I. Power Index, recognizing leaders whose capital decisions are shaping the infrastructure powering the artificial intelligence industry.
DataBank has closed $1.45 billion in new financing, including an $800 million revolving credit facility and a $650 million upsize of its Red Oak, Texas campus construction financing.
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.
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