Buddy Rizer Joins AVAIO Digital Advisory Board

The "Godfather of Data Centers" Joins Forces with AVAIO Digital to Guide the Future of Digital Infrastructure

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AVAIO Digital Partners (AVAIO Digital) announced today that Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development and one of the most respected figures in the global data center ecosystem, has joined the company's Advisory Board.

This marks the first time Rizer has accepted an advisory role with a data center builder, owner, and operator, underscoring the credibility and strategic vision of AVAIO as it accelerates its mission to deliver world-class digital infrastructure solutions.

Rizer has been instrumental in establishing Northern Virginia as the world's largest and most dynamic data center hub, driving billions in investment and transforming Loudoun County into a global epicenter for cloud and hyperscale computing. His appointment to the AVAIO Advisory Board is expected to provide unparalleled insight, market perspective, and connectivity at a pivotal moment in the industry's growth cycle.

"Buddy Rizer is a pillar of the data center industry who has been instrumental in shaping the most competitive and successful digital infrastructure market in the world," said AVAIO CEO, Mark McComiskey. "We are honored that he has chosen to join the AVAIO team and his insight will further enhance our offering to customers seeking trusted, proven data center providers with a long-term vision."

In joining AVAIO, Rizer brings decades of experience in economic development, strategic growth, and industry collaboration. His perspective will help guide AVAIO as it grows its next-generation platform focused on sustainable, resilient, and scalable digital infrastructure in key global markets.

"I have had the privilege of working with many of the world's leading technology companies as they built the foundation of the digital economy," said Buddy Rizer. "AVAIO's commitment to excellence and its innovative approach to data center development stand out in a crowded market, and I'm excited to help advance its mission and support its growth."

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About AVAIO Digital Partners:

AVAIO Digital is a next-generation developer and operator of sustainable data centers delivering flexible large-scale build-to-suit and powered shell solutions to AI, HPC and hyperscaler data center clients. Privately owned, its leaders have extensive experience developing, constructing and operating data centers, renewable & traditional energy assets and other mission critical infrastructure. More information can be found at http://www.avaiodigital.com

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