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Joey Apostle is an Account Manager for DSI and has overseen some of DSI’s largest and most complex design and installation projects. Joey’s expertise in data center electrical systems enables him to successfully navigate the challenges of working in live data centers. Understanding the critical nature of our clients’ data centers allows Joey to avoid risks that can impact operation during construction.

His communication skills and attention to detail make Joey one of DSI’s most valuable project team members.

Tim Prokopow is a Project Manager for DSI, with over 30 years in the electrical/data center industry. Tim is versed in all aspects of Mission Critical systems, electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, structured cabling, and monitoring. Tim manages projects from conception through testing and project close-out. Tim has successfully completed projects for large health care corporations, communication providers, government contractors, aerospace developers and private companies.

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Jon McSweeny is the General Counsel for DSI. Jon ensures that all projects meet city, state, and federal regulations with respect to the construction and operation of facilities. As a licensed general contractor in nearly a dozen states, he has more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction of data centers.

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Scott Koons is Construction Project Manager for DSI, where he works closely with Phil Rafferty overseeing data center projects from design through closeout documentation. Key projects he has managed include UT Health, City of Hope, City of Greenville, HMSA and the State of Hawaii. Scott has more than 22 years of construction management experience and has been managing data center projects since 2001.

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Vern Koops is Project Superintendent for DSI where he is responsible for managing DSI’s major data center projects. Vern has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. He joined DSI in 1991 and was instrumental in opening the Northern California office in 1996. Vern specializes in managing projects anywhere in the United States.

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Steve Clark is an Account Manager for DSI where he oversees infrastructure cabling projects from sales through commissioning. Major projects he has managed include Trinity Broadcasting Network and Farmers and Merchants Bank. Steve has been working in the cabling and networking industries since 1983. Prior to joining DSI in 2004, Steve served as project manager for Kaiser Permanente’s National Health Connect System and also as president of Clark Incorporated.

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Ric Maxson is the Co-Founder and COO of DSI. Ric has been instrumental in nearly every major project the firm has completed over the company’s rich history.

His long-standing commitment to deliver the highest levels of integrity on every project undertaken has enabled DSI to become a trusted leader among data center design/build and electrical/cabling specialists. Under Ric’s expert guidance, DSI has earned a stellar reputation for reliability and innovation.

Ric has worked in the data center industry for more than 40 years. Previously, he was a Major Accounts Manager with Compel data center electrical contractor before partnering with Phil Rafferty to establish DSI.

Ric is a nationally known and respected expert in data center construction, with an emphasis on electrical systems. He is also an avid skier, having tackled most of the country’s major mountains.

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Joseph Kokrak is a Project Manager for DSI. He began his career as a Lead Electrician at DSI. He is now a key Project Manager who oversees new and expansion data center initiatives from design through close-out documentation.

Marty Fisher is Sales/Project Manager with over 15 years IT experience. Responsible for growing business, managing partner/vendor relationships and overseeing new and existing projects.

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Mike Derdowski is the Business Development/Project Manager for DSI’s Northern California office.  Including Mike’s years as a general contractor in Northern California, he has over 20 years of extensive experience in general construction, electrical contracting, project management as well as sales and business management. Mike is focused on developing long-term relationships with clients and vendors on behalf of DSI.  In his spare time, Mike is an avid trout/salmon fisherman who often spends weekends in the Sierra trolling for the elusive German Brown.

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Jim Pocock is the Northern California Regional Director, as well as, Lead Manager on projects in the region for DSI. He oversees the design and build – as well as expansions, consolidations, changes and additions – of data centers and high technology facilities of all sizes from sales to facility commissioning. Under Jim’s direction, the company recently earned it’s “oil refinery” level safety rating. He is DSI’s Northern California Safety Officer. Jim is a licensed general contractor in California.

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Jeff McCartney is Western Regional Business Development Manager for DSI. Jeff works on developing strategic business relationships with current and potential clients, manufacturers, and engineers. Jeff has more than 20 years of industry experience focusing on project management, design/build capabilities, network integration, infrastructure and telecommunication IP/VPN solutions and overall support options for all deliverables.

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Sharon Tye is the Southern California Business Development representative in charge of establishing professional relationships with customers, vendors and executives within the mission critical industry. She is responsible for developing new business throughout the nine counties in the Southern California region. Sharon has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Her background includes directing multi-million dollar sales growth in both a sales capacity, as well as a business management capacity, creating effective sales programs, developing accounts, and increasing organizational revenue within highly competitive markets. Sharon’s previous experience includes a long-term position as Vice President of Operations for CORE Support Systems, Inc., a premier data center equipment Manufacturer’s Rep, as well as a position as Field Sales Representative for Liebert Corporation at their factory direct office in Pleasanton, California.

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