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Doug Recker
Mr. Recker is a highly respected veteran in the telecommunications industry with over 25 years of experience. He excels in managing, designing, implementing, and deploying Edge Data Center Infrastructure across the US for client sites. Mr. Recker founded Edge Presence in 2017, which was later acquired by Ubiquity in 2023. Prior to that, he established Colo5 Data Centers LLC, which was acquired by Cologix, Inc. in 2014.
Throughout his career, he has earned numerous accolades, including the Northeast Florida’s Ultimate CEO Award by the Jacksonville Business Journal. He has been recognized as the owner of one of Florida’s fastest-growing companies and one of Inc. Magazine's 500 fastest-growing companies nationwide. In 2013, he was honored with the Best CEO award by BizTech Innovations, and in 2010, he was listed in Jacksonville’s Business Journal Top 40 under 40.
Mr. Recker is a highly regarded thought leader in the industry, often speaking at key industry events, where he shares his vision, industry knowledge, and overall market strategy. Before venturing into the Data Center industry, Mr. Recker served as a telecommunications expert in the fiber/telecom industry, leading and supporting sales teams. His experience in the United States Marine Corps has instilled in him the value of team development and leadership, qualities that have greatly contributed to his successful career.
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05-May-2025Spotlight StagePanel Discussion: The new North American connectivity map - partnerships and PoPs in emerging edge locations