Ark Announces CFO and COO Appointments

Chiarella named to CFO and Kehoe to COO

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - August 28, 2024 - Ark, a national provider of data center services and cloud infrastructure, has promoted Stephanie Chiarella to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and John Kehoe to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

"Stephanie and John have shown exceptional leadership at Ark," said Brett Lindsey, Ark CEO. "Their expertise will drive innovation and excellence for our customers, partners and team members."

Chiarella brings over 15 years of experience in financial planning, market expansion, acquisition integration, public accounting and software implementation. Before joining Ark, she was CFO of Snip Internet, where she led financial strategy, HR and benefits administration. As CFO, she will play a key role in Ark's long-term strategy as the company expands into new markets.

Kehoe, a U.S. Air Force veteran with 30 years of executive leadership and manufacturing experience, previously led Ark's manufacturing practice and served as CIO. Prior to Ark, he was a managing owner of a $1.2 billion aerospace services company and CIO for two multibillion, multinational manufacturing companies. In his new role, Kehoe will enhance operational efficiency and address customers' evolving technology needs.

"Our executive team is focused on meeting the growing demand for data center and cloud infrastructure services. Ark's growth in edge markets and delivery of AI-enabled infrastructure, like direct liquid cooling, make us the provider of choice in complex, compliance-driven industries," continued Lindsey.