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Ben Burgett

Questioner · DISC type c
Vice President - Data Center Market at Gray
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Ben Burgett is the VP of the Data Center Market at Gray, bringing twenty years of construction experience to the role. He specializes in hyperscale data center delivery and the design-build model. A graduate of Texas State University, he holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and focuses on flawless project execution.

He is deeply invested in leadership and believes that high-level execution is a "people opportunity. " Ben is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders within his team and fostering a strong company culture where core values are central to daily operations.

He recently visited his team in eastern Oregon, the location where Gray’s entire data center business first began.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Vice President - Data Center Market
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Hyperscale Delivery
He focuses on navigating compressed timelines and complex campuses, advocating for the general contractor's involvement before design begins to drive speed and efficiency.
Team Leadership
Believes execution is a "people opportunity" and is focused on developing the next generation of leaders within the demanding data center construction environment.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Vice President - Data Center Market
Gray
4-2023 - 9-2023
Business Unit Leader
Gray
5-2022 - 4-2023
Director, Operations
Gray
10-2020 - 5-2022
Project Executive
Gray
12-2018 - 10-2020
Senior Project Manager
Gray
In the press

Media appearances

Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Booming U.S. Data Center Market. Featured in Gray Insights
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Gray's Data Center Leadership Drives AI Innovation. Featured in Gray Insights
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Education
Bachlors of Science
Texas State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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