Stephen Pettis Appointed SVP of Operations for Suffolk's Mission Critical COE

Key Highlights:

  • Stephen Pettis named Senior VP of Operations for Suffolk's Mission Critical COE.

  • Brings nearly 30 years of experience in data center construction.

  • Suffolk's COE has delivered over 50 data center campuses across 30 states.

  • Pettis has led multi-billion-dollar projects at AECOM and Microsoft.

  • Suffolk recently opened a new office in Northern Virginia to support data center construction.

Notable Quote:

“Stephen is an accomplished professional with a deep portfolio of impressive projects. His innovative thinking, combined with Suffolk’s toolbox of cutting-edge technology, will directly benefit all projects in our growing portfolio.”

Charles McCarthy, National Chief Operating Officer of Mission Critical at Suffolk

Our Take:

The appointment of Stephen Pettis to lead Suffolk's Mission Critical Center of Excellence reflects the company's ongoing commitment to innovation in the rapidly growing data center construction sector. With his extensive experience managing large-scale projects for top-tier companies like AECOM and Microsoft, Pettis is well-positioned to enhance Suffolk's capabilities and meet the increasing demand for data infrastructure driven by the rise of AI and digital technologies. Suffolk's recent expansion into key markets like Northern Virginia further underscores its strategic focus on this critical sector.