Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT) announced the appointment of Doug Recker as President and Corporate Officer, effective immediately. Recker, a veteran telecommunications and data center executive with over 30 years of experience, will report directly to CEO Chuck Ferry. The move comes as Duos accelerates its strategy to scale its Edge AI-powered digital infrastructure ecosystem following a successful capital raise and growing pipeline.
Recker has been instrumental in driving Duos' expansion into the Edge Data Center (EDC) and colocation markets through its Duos Edge AI subsidiary. In his new role, he will assume broader leadership responsibilities, overseeing the design, implementation, and deployment of Duos Edge Data Centers. These facilities aim to provide robust connectivity and compute capabilities to underserved communities, schools, hospitals, local governments, local fiber carriers, and first responder networks.
Recognized as a pioneer in the data center industry, Recker founded Edge Presence in 2017, later acquired by Ubiquity in 2023, and previously founded Colo5 Data Centers LLC, acquired by Cologix, Inc. in 2014. He has received multiple accolades, including Northeast Florida's Ultimate CEO Award, recognition in Inc. 500's fastest-growing companies, and the BizTech Innovations Best CEO Award. A former U.S. Marine, Recker brings a foundation of leadership and team-building to his new role.
CEO Chuck Ferry stated, 'Our company is entering an exciting new phase of growth, guided by a management transition that reflects the natural evolution of our business. The same trusted leaders who have driven our success are stepping into elevated roles, strengthening alignment with our strategy and customer needs. Doug's proven expertise in building and scaling data center businesses makes him uniquely qualified to help lead Duos into its next phase of expansion.'
Recker commented, 'I am honored to take on the role of President of Duos Technologies Group at such a pivotal time. With a strong foundation in place and a clear strategy for scaling our Edge Data Center initiatives, Duos is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for digital infrastructure solutions. I look forward to supporting Chuck, our team, and our investors as we drive the next phase of growth and long-term value creation.'
This appointment reflects Duos' commitment to strengthening its leadership team with proven industry veterans. The company, based in Jacksonville, Florida, provides intelligent technology solutions for Machine Vision and AI applications, including real-time analysis of fast-moving vehicles, Edge Data Centers, and power consulting through its subsidiaries: Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation. For more information, visit www.duostech.com, www.duosedge.ai, and www.duosenergycorp.com.
