Patrick Smith
Chief Financial PartnerMr. Smith is IronGate’s financial partner. He started in the commercial real estate business at age 20 while attending college at the University of Minnesota. During his career, he has renovated, owned and operated all types of investment property including multifamily . . . read full bio.
John Botnen
Vice President and Chief Technical OfficerMr. Botnen joined IronGate Data Centers as Chief Technical Officer. He leads design and engineering activities, as well as daily data center operations and security. Mr. Botnen joined IronGate Data Centers after a successful career at Unisys Corporation and IBM. . . read full bio.
Tony Rutherford
Data Center ManagerMr. Rutherford is responsible for day-to-day operations, providing a high availability of IT infrastructure including power, cooling, security, and fire protection. . . read full bio.
Todd Mensch
Building EngineerMr. Mensch is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities maintenance and monitoring of datacenter equipment, office areas, critical electrical and mechanical systems. . . read full bio.
Will Ramin
Building EngineerMr. Ramin is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities maintenance and monitoring of building components and office areas, critical electrical and mechanical systems. . . read full bio.
Team Experience
- Unisys, multiple Data Centers throught the US
- IBM
- State of Minnesota DEED
- State of Michigan, Secretary of State and State Production Data Center
- Eli Lilly, Main Campus and Tech Center, Data Centers
- Best Buy, Corporate Data Center and Data Centers in Distribution Centers through the country
- Best Buy Geek Squad
- Federal Reserve Bank, Multiple Data Centers
- General Mills
- Assurant
- City of Chicago
- United Health Group on the in the Unisys Eagan Facility
- Chicago Park District
- Chicago Public Schools
- Chicago Title
- Fidelity National Title
- Reyes Holdings
- Ecolab
- Rockford Health
- Hunnington Bank