Mike Kinney

Mike Kinney is a seasoned professional in facility management with extensive experience in data centers and critical facilities. Currently serving as Data Center Manager at Fortinet since June 2025, Mike previously held managerial roles at Ascent, LLC., overseeing critical facility operations and data center management from 2017 to October 2025. With a solid background at ViaWest as Senior Facility Engineer, along with prior positions including Pit Master at Smokey Mike's BBQ and various engineering and supervisory roles at companies such as Dataside, Guild Electric, and Angiel Electric, Mike possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses project management, facility engineering, and team leadership, dating back to early career beginnings at Johnson Electric and Raines Electric in supervisory roles. Education includes completion of studies at Duncanville High School.