Who we are…
We are a small consulting firm providing guidance for organizations of all sizes who own or operate data centers.
Our value is not solely centered on decades data center experience, but on how we effectively communicate with all levels of an organization, and the collaborative process we use to complete the work.
We work to alleviate the stress and added work load a project places on your team.
It is vital you have a consultant who will effectively work with your team to build consensus around project goals.
We strive to coach and support your team while guiding members to work through your project expeditiously and judiciously. We endeavor to align with your management style.
Often the journey is as important as the destination. The journey becomes an opportunity for individual development.
Leadership Team
Tricia Davies is responsible for leading Fodere’s strategy and direction. This includes setting the company’s culture, values, and behavior as well as allocating capital to the company’s priorities.
As a managing partner of an investment partnership for 13 years, Tricia helped guide the partnership’s investment goals. Her experience also includes managing non-profit programs where she has succeeded in stabilizing operational expenses, improving delivery of services, and raising donations to record levels.
Tricia received a Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Marketing, Loyola University New Orleans. Away from work, Tricia loves to travel, hike, and spend time with her 4 grown children.
Tricia Davies, CEO
With over 35 years of experience in the Data Center industry, Tad Davies ensures clients gain the most value from their IT and data center investments and that they are congruent with business needs. Tad directs Fodere’s engagements, advising clients regarding Business Centric strategies such as consolidation, provider selection, and build vs. buy as well as Facility Centric strategies including risk assessments, programming, and owner’s representation.
Tad is active with numerous organizations including AFCOM, an association of Data Center Professionals. He is a past member of the Data Center Institute’s Board of Directors, a think tank that focuses on the emerging trends around innovation, technological change, macro-economic shifts and workforce dynamics shaping the data center and IT infrastructure industry worldwide. He speaks regularly at Data Center World. Tad, born in Melbourne, Australia, earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management from Tulane University’s Business School. Away from work, Tad enjoys outdoor activities, live music, traveling and keeping up with his 4 adult children.
Tad Davies, President
We are proud to be affiliated with the following organizations:
The Data Center Institute is the think tank of AFCOM that focuses on the emerging trends around innovation, technological change, macro-economic shifts and workforce dynamics shaping the data center and IT infrastructure industry worldwide. Tad was board member for many years.
AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world.
The SBA helps women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) helps women connect with the training and funding opportunities specifically for women. Joining the WOSB Federal Contracting Program makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program.