Involta, founded and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has appointed Brett Lindsey as its chief executive officer. The Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure and services, announced the appointment Thursday, Jan. 4.
Mr. Lindsey replaces Jim Buie, who served as Involta’s president and was named CEO in 2022.
“Brett envisions Involta’s future clearly and has a track record of execution, making him the ideal choice to lead the company,” said Ed Vilandrie, board of directors executive chairman of Involta and operating executive for Carlyle’s Infrastructure Group, in a news release. “His addition is a strategic move for Involta and aligns with Carlyle’s commitment to invest in Involta’s enterprise infrastructure footprint. We believe there is potential for rapid acceleration of Involta’s growth in the digital infrastructure landscape.”
Mr. Lindsey has navigated the dynamic landscape of the telecommunications industry for three decades, demonstrating consistent growth, measurable outcomes and significant financial performance. Mr. Lindsey joins Involta after serving as the CEO of Everstream for eight years, according to the release.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Involta through a transformational growth stage,” said Mr. Lindsey. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Involta’s team and clients as a connectivity partner for nearly a decade – now including enterprise colocation and cloud services in the portfolio provides Involta an opportunity to expand and build on my strong industry relationships.”
Mr. Lindsey will focus on the strategic expansion of Involta’s data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure services, specifically large enterprise clients in the technology, manufacturing, healthcare and financial services industries.
“Cultivating the culture and delivering on the brand promises for both employees and clients across these mission-critical verticals is paramount to ensure sustainable growth,” Mr. Lindsey said.
Involta owns and operates data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Idaho and Arizona. The company recently announced a 20-MW enterprise colocation campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, an expansion of its Tucson, Arizona data center, and the launch of two Internet Exchanges in Boise, Idaho, and Tucson, Arizona.
