Pete Marin is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors for T5 Data Centers. He also serves on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Investment Committee. The vision for T5 began with a business plan Pete developed and presented in 2006 while at The Staubach Company. The concept was clear: establish high-quality data center capacity in strategic low-cost TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) markets as a new division of Staubach. In 2008, Pete successfully brought this vision to life, convincing three Staubach colleagues to join him on this journey.

Today, T5 Data Centers operates across two continents with three divisions—Development, Construction, and Operations—serving hyperscale, enterprise, and institutional customers. Under Pete’s leadership, T5 has grown to over 500 employees, 22 markets, raised over $5 billion in capital, and is executing an ambitious strategy to develop, construct, and operate 5 GW of capacity.

As the driving force behind T5 Data Centers, Pete oversees the company’s strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in mission-critical real estate and infrastructure, he has been pivotal in shaping T5’s vision, fostering strong client partnerships, and driving sustainable growth. His forward-thinking leadership has solidified T5’s reputation as a trusted provider of high-performance data centers, consistently exceeding industry standards and remaining a partner of choice for enterprise, hyperscale, and institutional clients globally.

Before founding T5, Pete was Executive Vice President at The Staubach Company, where he established and led one of the company’s first practice groups, specializing in tailored real estate solutions for call center and data center clients across North America. Earlier in his career, he held sales roles at Trammell Crow, MCI, and 3M.

Pete also serves on the board of The Georgia Chamber. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Tech.

Jimmy Bailey leads T5’s domestic and international development activities for all of T5’s data centers. With a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Jimmy directs the design, engineering, construction and commissioning efforts for every T5 project and is responsible for making sure every project delivers at or below budget and on schedule.

Favorite Album or Most Memorable Concert:  Tom Petty- Greatest Hits

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves

Favorite Hobby: Golf

Favorite Quote: He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Favorite Aspect of Working at T5: Working with phenomenal people and driving decisions as a team that have a real impact on our success.

As Chief Operating Officer of T5 Data Centers, Tom Mertz oversees the company’s comprehensive operations, including data center operations, construction, safety protocols, human resources, sales and marketing, and the seamless execution of business strategies. Since joining T5 in 2022, Tom has been instrumental in driving company growth, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of quality results that meet client needs.

Before joining T5, Tom served as CEO of CPG, where he redefined how high-powered facilities are designed, built, and maintained, enabling the company to outpace industry growth. His career also includes senior leadership roles at QTS and Lee Technologies, where he played a pivotal role in transforming both companies into leading data center solution providers.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Public and Urban Affairs from Georgia State University and has pursued advanced leadership education at Emory’s Goizueta Business School and George Mason University. His ability to anticipate challenges and align teams around strategic goals ensures T5 delivers exceptional value to its clients while fostering a culture of operational excellence.