Tina Copeland

Tina Copeland is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in data center management and infrastructure. Currently serving as the Manager of Open Systems & Storage at C Spire since June 2022, Tina previously held the position of University Technology Data Center Manager at The University of Southern Mississippi for 16 years. Key achievements include managing data center operations, overseeing an $800K technology budget, implementing ITIL best practices, and leading infrastructure projects, including a multi-million-dollar data center refresh. Tina's background also encompasses a role as Systems Administrator II, focusing on engineering, capacity planning, and server installation. Tina holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology from The University of Southern Mississippi and an Associate of Applied Science in Networking from Jones College.