Inside the Data Holdings fortress is a team of dedicated individuals working tirelessly to bring their vision to life and securely house customer data. From technical wizards to operations experts to customer champions, we are united by a passion for excellence. Get to know the team at Data Holdings and what makes them unique.
RYAN K. BROOKS, VP & GM: THE VISIONARY LEADER
Steering the ship is Ryan Brooks, a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for cyber security. He’s dedicated to the mission, the team, and his customers and works to keep the company ahead of the curve on the latest technical trends and stand
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Technical management
- Large scale networking
- Development
- DevOps
- Internet of things (IoT)
- Engineering
RYAN’S BACKGROUND
- Time Warner Telecom Chief Scientist
- Inc.Net regional business internet service provider founder & CTO
- Stack41, Founder CTO
HIS FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIS JOB?
He literally likes coming to work every day because he gets to work with a great team at a top-notch facility.
FUN FACT ABOUT RYAN
When he’s not founding companies or tinkering, he’s looking up at the stars as an amateur astronomer.
IAN FAVILL, VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITY EXPLORER
With decades of technical experience, Ian is helping to grow the business and find the best solution to meet a customer’s needs. He’s passionate about providing a great customer experience and helping his customers be more efficient.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Wide-Area-Networks, where the fiber is, and which carrier is best for what application
- The personal side of tech: connecting the technical dots by learning and talking to people
- Ideas – both good and bad
- Relationship building
- Industry-specific solutions to help businesses be more efficient
IAN’S BACKGROUND
- Legacy AT&T Global Account Management
- Norlight wholesale fiber networks
- Founder of YourWine.biz customized wine reseller business – AI before AI existed
- Time Warner Cable Business Class Enterprise Sales Management
- Co-founder at startup Stack41 Data Center as a Service
HIS FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIS JOB
The business possibilities based on current and future technology never gets old.
FUN FACT ABOUT IAN
Ian is a prolific soccer player; he played in amateur leagues in England, NCAA tournament teams in college, Major Division teams post-college, playing competitively until 2023. He’s also a 2017 inductee to the Wisconsin Soccer Hall of Fame.
RYNE COOPER, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: THE CUSTOMER CHAMPION
An entrepreneur at heart, Ryne focuses on a customer’s challenges and opportunities before diving in. He has over a decade of technical expertise and is passionate about helping customers navigate the digital landscape to achieve their objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Data Center expert
- Business growth strategist
- Purpose-driven innovator
- Unlocking the power of digital infrastructure
RYNE’S BACKGROUND
- Over 20 years of sales background
- Over a decade of experience working in technology companies
RYNE’S FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIS JOB
He loves building strong relationships with partners to help them increase efficiency, reduce costs, and grow their business sustainably.
FUN FACT ABOUT RYNE
He’s a self-proclaimed drone nerd; he was one of the first licensed drone pilots in WI. When he’s not flying drones, he can be found juggling or woodworking. In case you’re wondering, his name rhymes with wine or pine.
