Industry veteran Rick Crutchley has been appointed as chief operating officer of Dallas-based Stream Data Centers, a leader in the design, development, and operation of world-class data centers.

Crutchley brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the data center industry from roles across operations, service delivery, and sales. Most recently, he was vice president and general manager for Iron Mountain Data Centers.

“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,” Michael Lahoud, co-managing partner at Stream, said in a statement. “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.”

Stream said that Crutchley is known for leading innovative strategies that drive customer satisfaction, critical partnerships, and profitability while leading teams as they solve complex customer challenges. It said he has deep expertise in operations, sales, and data center management, and is recognized for helping companies achieve revenue growth and create operational efficiencies.

Driving ‘innovation to accelerate growth’

Crutchley will use his expertise to oversee the strategic direction and execution of Stream’s facility operations, physical security, health and safety, and portfolio management. Stream said he will ensure streamlined processes and efficient resource management while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

“It’s an honor to take on this role at such a pivotal time for Stream and our industry,” Crutchley said in a statement. “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.”

Stream Data Centers is the technical real estate affiliate of Dallas-based Stream Realty Partners, a full service commercial real estate investment, development and services company with more than 1,400 professionals in 17 core markets, and $8.8 billion in annual transactions.

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