Raeden Welcomes Blake Patterson as Director of Data Center Sales

Raeden, a rapidly expanding provider of data center and technology infrastructure solutions, today announced the appointment of Blake Patterson as its new Director of Data Center Sales. This strategic hire underscores the company’s commitment to scaling its sales organization and matching customers with the right data center locations to meet their needs. Raeden’s portfolio currently includes more than 30,000 infrastructure sites across the U.S.

Blake brings a wealth of experience in the data center industry, having previously served as a sales director for Element Critical and a director of strategic accounts for Netrality. In these roles, he cultivated strong relationships with national hyperscalers, guiding them to optimal data center solutions tailored for high-performance computing and scalability. At Element Critical, he also focused on solutions that involved direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion, and liquid-assisted cooling deployments. 

Blake currently serves on the board for 7×24 Exchange, South Texas Chapter. The 7×24 Exchange is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to knowledge sharing among mission critical industry professionals and addressing energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. Blake’s deep understanding of the unique demands of this sector will be invaluable as Raeden continues its growth trajectory. 

“I’m thrilled to welcome Blake to Raeden’s sales team,” said Wesley Klaus, EVP of Sales and Partnerships. “I’ve worked with Blake in previous roles, and his dedication and proven track record of success in the national data center market aligns perfectly with our strategic objectives. We are confident that his leadership and expertise will be instrumental in driving our sales efforts and expanding our market presence.”

Blake will be responsible for direct selling, developing and executing sales strategies, and fostering strong customer relationships. His appointment is effective immediately.

“Raeden bridges the gap between data center end users urgently looking for power and real estate owners ready to build or retrofit at lightning speed. I’m excited to bring Raeden’s industry leading deployment speed to market for today’s AI, HPC, and enterprise customers,” said Blake. 

At a time when power and data center space is so critical for business success, Raeden is poised to deliver with its innovative approach to sourcing sites and the knowledge and experience to match customers with the resources to meet their needs.