Haynes Strader
Chief Development Officer Skybox Datacenters
Haynes’ experience stretches over eleven years in the data center sector, both domestically and internationally. Mr. Strader continues developing trusted relationships with Skybox Datacenters clients and capital partners across the industry. Previously, Haynes has represented tenants, buyers and sellers on more than 200 data center transactions totaling more than $3.5B in total value and has become renowned for his mission critical market expertise. Haynes previously served as Vice President in the CBRE Data Center Solutions platform.
Mr. Strader continues to participate in a number of data center professional organizations including Infrastructure Masons, GLG, BWG, and 24×7. His expertise is often relied on by investors and users alike as they approach new strategies in the data center space. Mr. Strader is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and serves on the SMU Dedman College Executive Board, 21st Century Council, and the SMU Folsom Institute Board.
Seminars
- Leveraging data centers’ backup generation and load flexibility to provide timely demand response support during peak grid stress and emergency situations
- Enhancing collaboration to integrate demand response with transmission and generation capacity, optimizing grid reliability and resource utilization
- Establishing clear contracts and requirements that address operational limits, air permit constraints and mutual benefits of demand response participation
- Evaluating financial backing and long-term commitment assurances to support reliable infrastructure investments and reduce risk across large-scale data center facilities
- Designing procurement strategies and contract terms that balance cost, reliability and sustainability objectives
- Coordinating early engagement and transparent communication between all stakeholders to align expectations and streamline decision-making throughout the contracting and procurement process
