Robert Owens
About Robert Owens
Robert Owens serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in operations and management, having previously worked in various roles at Johnson Controls and Amazon Web Services.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Robert Owens currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Vantage Data Centers. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's operational strategies and management. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President of Operations for North America at Vantage Data Centers from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Vantage Data Centers spans various leadership roles, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
Professional Experience at Johnson Controls
Owens has extensive experience with Johnson Controls, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as General Manager for the Metro Market from 2020 to 2022, overseeing operations in the Greater Atlanta Area. Prior to that, he was the HVAC Service Branch Manager for 10 months in 2019 and the Director of Sales for North America Enterprise Accounts from 2016 to 2019. His roles involved managing service operations and driving sales initiatives.
Previous Role at Amazon Web Services
Before his tenure at Johnson Controls, Robert Owens worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Data Center Area Manager from 2013 to 2015. In this role, he managed operations within data centers, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational standards were met.
Educational Background
Robert Owens studied Mechanical Engineering at Owens Community College from 2000 to 2005. He also completed an apprenticeship program at UA Local 219 for Plumbers and Pipe-fitters. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in operations and management within the engineering and service industries.