Backed by TA Realty’s 40+ Year History and Led by a Team of Industry Veterans, TADG is Poised for Growth in the Digital Infrastructure Sector

TA Digital Group Announces Senior Leadership Team Comprised of Seasoned Data Center Industry Executives

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TA Digital Group LLC (TA Digital Group or TADG), the data center development arm of TA Realty LLC, formally announces its senior leadership appointments. Launched to address the growing demand for strategic digital infrastructure development across North America, TADG provides scalable and flexible solutions, including build-to-suit, turnkey, powered shell and fee development options. TADG’s solutions are tailored to meet the evolving needs of hyperscale and enterprise clients in a highly competitive market.

Led by Tim Shaheen, whose appointment was announced in 2024, the TADG senior leadership team includes:

• Ryan Day, SVP of Strategy and Finance, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, real estate development, and network acquisitions, including key roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft.
• Chris Trotman, SVP of Development and Engineering, focusing on power systems and electrical engineering, with previously held senior roles at CloudHQ, Meta, and Rivian.
• Steve Holland, SVP of Operations, with more than 15 years of experience and having previously led the data center solutions team at T5 Data Centers and been a Principal in Data Center Solutions at JLL.
• Adam Black, SVP of Design and Construction, drawing on his extensive expertise in infrastructure and construction management after having previously served as Distributed Control System (DCS) Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region at Google and managing Infrastructure Construction Special Projects at Facebook.

Shaheen previously held executive roles at Aligned Data Centers and EdgeConnex, with nearly 30 years of expertise in business development, strategy, and site development within the digital infrastructure sector. Together, this team brings a wealth of expertise across real estate, design, engineering, construction and operations, positioning TADG to be a trusted partner in the digital infrastructure sector.

“TA Digital Group is well-positioned to deliver innovative data center solutions in some of the most competitive markets,” said Shaheen. “Working alongside our colleagues at TA Realty, with the support of an exceptional team and a focus on strategic locations, we are ready to meet the growing demands of global hyperscale clients. Our approach integrates deep real estate expertise, cutting-edge technology and a commitment to operational excellence.”

Backed by TA Realty’s 40 years of experience in private equity real estate investing, TADG’s scope spans key North American markets, including Northern Virginia, Atlanta and Chicago, supporting more than 2.3GW of committed power. By offering sites optimized for both AI and cloud compute, TADG delivers critical infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise operations.

For more information about TA Digital Group and these leadership appointments, visit the newly launched website at tadigitalgroup.com.

About TA Digital Group

TA Digital Group LLC (TA Digital Group or TADG), the data center development arm of private equity real estate firm TA Realty, leverages TA Realty’s more than 40 years of real estate expertise to deliver scalable digital infrastructure solutions tailored to the hyperscale and enterprise sectors. Focused on data centers within mature and emerging digital ecosystems, TADG offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including build-to-suit, turnkey, powered shell, and fee development, ensuring flexibility and adaptability for diverse user needs. Guided by sustainable principles, TADG strategically engages in developments in high-demand locations including Northern Virginia, Atlanta, GA, and Chicago, IL, navigating complex market dynamics such as power access, entitlements and zoning to ensure resilient, adaptable infrastructure. TADG’s forward-thinking strategy addresses current and future digital demands, positioning TA Digital Group to be a leader in the data center market. To learn more, please visit tadigitalgroup.com.

About TA Realty

Founded in 1982, TA Realty is an experienced and established real estate investment management firm. The Firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Newport Beach, California, Dallas, Texas, San Francisco, California and Ashburn, Virginia. Since its inception, through September 30, 2024, TA Realty has acquired, invested and/or managed approximately $42 billion of real estate assets through core, core plus and value-add strategies and customized separate/advisory accounts. TA Realty’s investment philosophy focuses on creating diversified real estate portfolios that aim to generate strong cash flow, receive intensive asset management, and seek to achieve long-term value creation. For over four decades, TA Realty has maintained this philosophy through multiple real estate and economic cycles, a strength recognized by pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. For more information, please visit www.tarealty.com.

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TA Digital Group (TADG) announces its senior leadership team, bringing deep industry expertise to digital infrastructure. With a focus on strategic growth, they’re set to meet the evolving needs of hyperscale & enterprise clients.