Management Team

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.

MikeD@webuilddatacenters.com

Tim Prokopow, Project Manager, has over 25 years in the electrical/data center industry. Prior to joining DSI, Tim performed project manager duties at a Los Angeles area data center electrical contractor and an Orange County Mission Critical contractor. Tim is versed in all aspects of Mission Critical systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Suppression, Detection, 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. Customer satisfaction is first for a successful project.

Tim@webuilddatacenters.com

Ric Maxson is Co-founder, Owner and Operations Lead for DSI, one of the country’s most successful data center design/build companies and electrical contractors. 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.

A Certified Data Center Design professional, Ric has worked in the data center and low voltage cabling industries for more than 30 years. Previously, he was a Major Accounts Manager with a Los Angeles-based 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.

Ric@webuilddatacenters.com

Steve Clark is a Project Manager for DSI where he oversees infrastructure cabling initiatives – from sales through commissioning and maintenance. Among major projects he managed were Stater Brothers and Santa Ana Unified School District. Steve has been working in the cabling (voice/data/fiber/CATV) 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 a Southern California cabling design/install firm. He is a licensed electrical contractor and is certified by numerous networking/telecom, security, fire alarm and paging systems manufacturers’ authorized programs.

Steve@webuilddatacenters.com

Scott Koons is Construction Project Manager for DSI where he oversees new and expansion data center projects from design through closeout documentation. Among key projects he has managed have been DreamWorks Animation SKG, Navy Marine Corp Internet, National University, ICU Medical, Las Vegas Review Journal and Swedish Health Services. Scott has more than 15 years of construction management experience and has been managing data center projects since 2001. Prior to joining DSI in 2005, he served as a Project Manager for a San Diego-based data center electrical contractor.

Scott@webuilddatacenters.com

Vern Koops is Project Superintendent for DSI where he is responsible for electrical systems and low-voltage cabling projects. He provides project management and general supervision of electricians and installers on tasks of all sizes and levels of complexity. Vern has more than 25 years of experience in the industry. He joined DSI in 1990, and was instrumental in opening the Northern California office in 1996. He currently is on-site Project Manager for projects outside of California.

Vern@webuilddatacenters.com

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.

JimP@webuilddatacenters.com

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.

Jeff@webuilddatacenters.com

Jon McSweeny is the Business Administrator for DSI. His primary focus is working with DSI customers and primary business partners to make certain that all DSI installations meet all customer expectations. As a licensed attorney, Jon is able to ensure that all projects meet city, state, and federal regulations with respect to the construction and operation of facilities. Along with his qualifications as a general contractor, he has more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction of data centers, including extensive background in cabling and network infrastructure.

Jon@webuilddatacenters.com

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.

Sharon@webuilddatacenters.com