FORTRUST Data Center

Steve Knudson, Chief Executive Officer

Steve co-founded FORTRUST in 2000 and is the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the company. He drives FORTRUST's success through strategic positioning, strong financial management and keen instinct to establish the company as a premier high-availability facility for businesses seeking world-class colocation and data center services. Supporting his tactical oversight role at FORTRUST, Steve has significant experience in managing complex business dealings and has negotiated multi-billion dollar business deals in real estate, oil and gas, securities, finance and technology. In addition to his business acumen, he is a licensed attorney and also currently serves as General Counsel, Vice President and Director at FORTRUST's private parent company. Steve is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Business and the University of Colorado School of Law.

Rob McClary, Vice President

Rob joined FORTRUST at its founding in 2001 and built FORTRUST into the premier data center services provider and colocation facility that it is today. In his role as Vice President, he is responsible for the overall supervision of the business, daily business operations, multi-million dollar construction projects and future technical direction. Rob developed and implemented the process controls and procedures that provide the continuous uptime and reliability that FORTRUST's customers seek. Prior to FORTRUST, Rob worked in the medical industry managing manufacturing projects and a large team of supervisors and engineers. He developed and honed his management philosophy, attention to detail and strict process standards during his 16 year tenure in the United States Navy where he served in both enlisted and officer roles such as Main Propulsion Assistant and Electrical and Auxiliaries Division Officer. Rob is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.

Bryon Miller, General Manager

Bryon brings more than 25 years of management and supervisory experience to his role at FORTRUST and is the longest tenured employee at the company. He provides oversight for and manages all aspects of the facilities operations at the physical layer, all NOC operations, systems implementation and monitoring. Bryon also helps manage construction projects, purchases equipment and oversees the installation of equipment. Bryon serves as liaison on customer/FORTRUST projects and ensures the completion of customer requests. Bryon is heavily involved in developing the data center's processes and procedures.

Rob Timmons, Vice President of Sales

With more than 12 years of sales, management and strategic experience in the communications industry, Rob joined FORTRUST as Vice President of Sales in 2009. He is responsible for managing direct sales, agent sales, account development and marketing. Prior to joining FORTRUST, Rob held various sales and management positions with tw telecom, USLEC, Net2000 and e-spire communications. He is actively involved in business as well as the community, and sits as President of the Board for 24 Hours for Hank.org. Rob holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Communications.