Seasoned data center executive brings to Stream a track record of operational excellence, market growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction
November 21, 2024 09:49 AM Eastern Standard Time
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stream Data Centers, a leader in the design, development, and operation of world-class data centers, announced the appointment of Rick Crutchley as Chief Operating Officer. Rick brings over twenty years of leadership experience in the data center industry from roles across operations, service delivery, and sales. Most recently, Rick served as Vice President and General Manager for Iron Mountain Data Centers.
Rick is known for spearheading innovative strategies that drive customer satisfaction, critical partnerships, and profitability while leading teams as they solve complex customer challenges. With deep expertise in operations, sales, and data center management, Rick is recognized for helping companies achieve revenue growth and create operational efficiencies.
Michael Lahoud, Co-Managing Partner at Stream, stated, “Rick has an outstanding reputation in the data center industry; the glowing reviews we got from his customers, co-workers, and former capital partners made us eager to welcome him to Stream. When you combine Rick’s ethics, smarts, and industry experience with his commitment to operational excellence and customer engagement, the result is a tremendous addition to our leadership team as we expand our capabilities. Rick has a great track record of aligning organizations with strategic initiatives and goals, ensuring his teams are ready to support the company’s objectives.”
Rick will utilize his deep expertise to oversee the strategic direction and execution of Stream’s facility operations, physical security, health and safety, and portfolio management. He will ensure streamlined processes and efficient resource management while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
“It is an honor to take on this role at such a pivotal time for Stream and our industry,” said Crutchley. “I believe in going beyond transactional relationships and fostering enduring partnerships built on a deep understanding of our customers’ unique needs, which is something Stream as an organization is equally as passionate about. It’s about driving operational excellence and innovation to accelerate growth in this dynamic market, and I’m looking forward to accomplishing that with this team.”
About Stream Data Centers
Since 1999, Stream Data Centers has set new standards for innovation, operational excellence and sustainability in the data center industry. With over 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed complex data center projects for the world’s most demanding users.
From location strategy and site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. As the company’s site development affiliate, Headwaters employs a team of hyperscale experts dedicated to building a land bank for the data center industry, helping Stream and others uncover low-risk land sites for optimum data center development. Additionally, Stream provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options.
Stream Data Centers is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and is the technical real estate affiliate of Stream Realty Partners, a full service commercial real estate investment, development and services company with 1,400+ professionals in 17 core markets, and $8.8 billion in annual transactions.
