Divcon Controls Names Marc Shiffman CEO

With two decades of experience managing companies to exceptional results, Shiffman is well qualified to lead Divcon through a rapid phase of growth

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Divcon Controls (“Divcon”), a global systems integrator delivering facility management automation and monitoring solutions to the world’s biggest mission-critical data center operators, announced today that Marc Shiffman has become its new Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Shiffman joins Divcon with extensive experience in technology and services leadership, having successfully run multiple companies as an operationally adept executive in partnership with innovative founders. Most recently, Mr. Shiffman served as CEO of SMS Assist, where under his leadership the facilities management technology company grew revenue to nearly $1 billion.

Before SMS Assist, Mr. Shiffman provided strategic, financial, and operating support to entrepreneurs leading early-stage startups as they scaled.

“I am excited to join Divcon at this point of rapid growth. The board has entrusted me to further shape the company’s culture of innovation and product excellence at a moment of huge opportunity in the market,” Shiffman said. “I am glad that Divcon and I will have access to co-founders John Palacios and Ben Crowell and the expertise they have accumulated through the years.”

The mission-critical data center market has experienced significant growth in recent years, as customer needs have dramatically increased the demand for more compute-intensive facilities. Divcon expects to increase revenue 80%+ YoY in 2025.

“Marc’s successful track record of pairing innovation and operational excellence is a perfect fit to ensure Divcon remains focused on delivering exceptional value for our customers as we accelerate our business," said John Palacios, co-founder and Chief Technology and Operating Officer at Divcon. “I am confident that Marc is the right person to lead the company through this next phase and help us solidify our position as a leader in the Critical Systems industry.”

Kevin Timmons, previously CEO, will continue as a senior advisor to the company.

About Divcon Controls

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Divcon Controls provides building management and electrical power monitoring systems to mission-critical facilities, enabling the customer to control, automate, and monitor energy and power functions. With over 9 million square feet of white space under management and more than 1 gigawatt commissioned since 2017, Divcon is one of the largest independent control systems contractors globally specializing in colocation data centers and mission-critical facilities. Divcon’s mission is to provide its customers with cost-effective solutions to meet their exact building automation needs. Divcon, which is backed by Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, strives to accomplish this through technology, innovation, and client-focused personal service.

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