“It has been an honor to work with such an amazing team for the entirety of my career. To be a part of this team and witness the growth through determination and strength has been unimaginably exciting,” Varnell said. “I have been very fortunate in my career to be surrounded by incredibly smart professionals and am humbled by our team’s ability and devotion. As we continue to navigate the market of data center construction, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us all.”
Varnell has been with Encore Electric for 18 years and has been a leader in the development of data centers in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. In 2020, Varnell was promoted to Director of the Northern Business Unit, and since led and developed the Northern team while simultaneously managing complex and highly technical electrical data center projects in Washington, Texas, Utah, and Iowa.
“It’s very exciting to have Derek Varnell focused on data centers in all areas. His leadership, strong understanding of the data center industry and market, as well as his relationships will benefit all Encore Electric customers in the data center space,” said Wade Stencel, Encore Electric chief operating officer.
Varnell is a Colorado native who started his career at Encore Electric as an intern while completing his degree in construction management at Colorado State University. After graduating, Varnell became a project engineer and has since grown his career to hold multiple leadership positions within Encore Electric.
