Ed Powers

Ed Powers started his career in the accounting and business management field. After 11 years in the roles of Controller at O’Reilly Lumber Sales, Chief Financial Officer for US Fence, and Chief Financial Officer for Project Pros, Ed started SOS Computer Center, Inc. – a Computer Sales and Service Organization.

In 2003, SOS Computer successfully merged with Globalnet Physician Services, and in 2009 GDS acquired the IT and hosting services of GlobalNet Solutions, Inc., thus beginning Ed’s tenure at GDS. Ed quickly took on the role of Director of Technical Services. Working with the Executive Management Team at GDS, Ed helped grow the healthcare IT vertical solutions.

In 2012, Ed was promoted to Vice President of Technical Services and continued to focus on building GDS’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) into a world-class service organization. In 2016, Ed moved into the President & COO role at GDS to ensure that all of the services are delivered in accordance with the core values.