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Switch executives possess world-class knowledge and expertise across a variety of disciplines. Our thought leaders share our experience around the globe, bringing the future of technology to the present.
Meeting the Needs of the Enterprise Data Center Community
Missy Young, Switch's EVP of Corporate Development, led the executive sales team to present on behalf of Switch at the DCD Enterprise event held at the Marriott Marquee NYC in Times Square.
Executives from Cargill Inc., Hilton Hotels and Resorts and Wells Fargo and Co. recently joined a growing list of 49 energy professionals confirmed to attend the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.
Energy Savings Coalition
Adam will be discussing the Energy Savings Coalition. ESC's mission is to increase the implementation in Nevada of energy efficiency and building upgrades through energy savings performance contracting.
The Internet of Things is coming. Are you ready?
Technology is playing a greater and greater role in our lives, so when is going to make our lives great? Adam Kramer is an expert where communications and technology converge and will bring us perspective on how increasing connectivity will change our lives and how we do business; specifically how the Internet of Things is playing a role in this evolution.
Trending Green: Understanding Corporate Renewable Procurement in the Midwest
This was a presentation on Switch as a technology leader in Nevada and throughout the data center industry. The presentation focused on the uniqueness of Switch and how it is a staunch advocate for sustainability within data center operations and beyond. The importance economic development and driving the new innovation economy forward was shared at the networking event designed for entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new venture and business owners who want to grow their business.
Missy Young is the CIO (Chief Information Officer) at Switch. She drives the company’s solutions architecture to create a fundamental and sustainable change in the way clients ultimately design and implement intelligent data strategies. As a technologist, Missy has played an imperative role in the company’s evolution from the most innovative data center company in the world to the world’s only hyperscale retail colocation ecosystem that it is today.
Since joining the company in 2005, Missy has also held roles with leadership responsibilities for all sales operations and solutions engineering with respect to potential clients and win-win contract negotiations. Her expertise in technology trends, forecasting client needs and connecting those trends with results has been a great asset to Switch and its success. Prior to becoming a partner at Switch, Missy was the Director of Sales Engineering and VoIP services for Mpower Communications. Her portfolio of experience also includes senior sales engineering positions at ICG Communications, InteleNet Data Centers, and FirstWorld Communications. She entered the industry back in the dot-com days of the mid-90s, as a network engineer through her Cisco, Microsoft, and Novell certifications.
Missy serves on the FIRST® Nevada Robotics Board, the Foundation Board of the College of Southern Nevada, the Foundation Board of Opportunity Village, the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Research Board, the Desert Research Institute Foundation Board, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Directors. Additionally, Missy is a strong advocate for the certification path of education for young students who desire to enter the technology field.
Kristi Overgaard is the Chief Awesomeness Officer at Switch. She drives all aspects of the company’s brand, culture and corporate strategy.
Ms. Overgaard brings a rich background in creative direction, culture, mindfulness, environment design and community development to all of Switch’s brands. Along with company Founder and CEO Rob Roy, Overgaard is also passionately responsible for the company’s leadership commitment to Collaborative Philanthropy with a focus on STEAM education and sustainability.
Prior to joining Switch, Overgaard was Founder and President of leading downtown Las Vegas design firm one11. The entrepreneurial company focused on identity design, culture development, product design, branded interior design and urban redevelopment. Prior to one11’s creation, Overgaard held the roles of Vice President of Marketing and Senior Staff Member for The Howard Hughes Corporation, developers of the highly successful master-planned community of Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a resident of Las Vegas and Reno, Overgaard strives to make a tangible difference in the communities where she resides and beyond. She is a Trustee for the Nevada Museum of Art and serves both on the Executive Committee and the Las Vegas Expansion Committee. She participates on the board for Green Our Planet, the nation’s largest school garden program and is a Foundation Board Member and Vice Chair for Nevada State College. Additionally, Overgaard is a Champion Member for Dazzle Africa, a safari non-profit focused on wildlife conservation, community development and education in Zambia.
Chris Donnelly is the CXO (Chief Connectivity Officer) at Switch. Since joining Switch in 2008, Chris has focused his efforts on the development of the digital services and telecom wholesale buying consortium known as Switch CONNECT®. This unique and powerful entity aggregates the collective buying power of over 800 clients to create the single largest purchasing cooperative in the marketplace. The combined market capitalization of Switch CONNECT’s users has over $6.7+ trillion of purchasing power.
Chris works closely with the company’s global carrier partners to ensure the Switch data centers are among the most cost-effective and network-enabled facilities in the world. The company’s unique fiber optic gateway is one of the most robust network access points (NAP) in North America.
Prior to joining Switch, Chris has over 25 years of experience in the telecom industry and held various executive positions in the combined companies of Verizon (MFS, UUNET, WorldCom, MCI) as well as Qwest Communications. Chris also served as the President of Splice Communications, Inc. from 2003 until 2007.
Chris serves on the American Red Cross Board of Directors, Southern Nevada Chapter.
Cindy Zimpfer is the SVP of Colocation Sales at Switch. She is responsible for developing, growing and maintaining new and existing sales channels with agents, partners and vendors of Switch data centers. Cindy joined Switch in 2012 to support the dramatic growth in the company’s sales division.
Cindy has demonstrated a passion and commitment to developing effective partner relationships and is an integral part of assisting her partners and their clients with the migration into the Switch data center ecosystem. From sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 powerhouses, she works with clients to fulfill their goals through effective planning, strategy and implementation. Cindy takes the opportunity to learn their core business and what drives them.
She enjoys the diversity of working with various types of businesses and industries, and managing the ongoing relationships. Cindy's role is dual-state based as she manages partners and clients in Southern California and provides tours of the Switch headquarters in Las Vegas.
Prior to joining Switch, Cindy served in executive sales management positions for Worldwide Transport/Total Military Management, Bank of America, AT&T and Epoch Internet. She also consulted for firms in need of her expertise in strategic sales, account management, proposal development, sales presentations, contract negotiations and business development.
Adam Kramer is the Executive Vice President of Strategy for Switch, the technology infrastructure company that is powering the future of the connected world. In this capacity, Adam develops and executes the company’s global public policy initiatives that drive its business and is part of the core leadership team that develops new campus locations. He leads a multi-faceted government and public affairs team that focuses on policy development surrounding environment and sustainability, energy policy, improving education, economic development, and technology.
Adam is responsible for all corporate communications and public relations that support the company. He also promotes thought leadership around transformative policy and is a globally recognized presenter on issues of sustainability, technology innovation, and the future of the internet of absolutely everything.
Prior to joining Switch, Adam was the Director of Entrepreneurship for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and before that an award-winning journalist in California and Florida. In 2013, he was recognized by Vegas, Inc., as one of the top 40 professionals in Vegas under 40. Adam has a B.A. from Menlo College and M.S. from the University of Cincinnati.
Adam is very involved in the communities where Switch operates, serving on the boards of the University of Nevada Reno Foundation Board of Trustees and EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) in Nevada, as well as leading the company’s memberships with The Right Place, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Adam enjoys golfing, hiking and traveling with his wife and two young boys. A self-proclaimed “amateur chef”, Adam constantly refines his cooking skills for family and friends.
Jeff Oberschelp is the Executive Vice President of Client Experience & Services for Switch. Jeff and his team work closely with clients to explore and leverage all of the unique assets present at Switch. They capture client perspective and success stories which are curated and shared along with the ever-changing Switch data center ecosystem innovations. The team’s goal is to ensure that Switch clients enjoy the best data center value and experience on earth.
Prior to joining Switch, Jeff was the vice president and general manager of CenturyLink where he developed and deployed PrismTV in the company’s first major metro market. He also held executive positions with Verizon SuperPages and McLeodUSA. In all of his roles, Jeff scaled new business segments and refined existing ones to drive exceptional top and bottom line growth.
Jeff serves on the boards of The Nevada Military Support Alliance and the UNLV Foundation Advisory Board.
