ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 14, 2026--
DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data center and fiber network solutions across the Southeastern United States, today announced the appointment of Tricia Pridemore as Executive Vice President, Energy, Regulatory and Policy. In this capacity, Pridemore will serve as a principal representative and voice for DC BLOX before energy providers, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders, advancing the company’s strategic initiatives across both the private sector and government projects.
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Pridemore joins DC BLOX to lead broad-based regulatory, energy, and policy engagement during a period of rapid development for digital infrastructure. As utilities, developers, and public authorities collaborate to support power-intensive computing environments, Pridemore will represent the company’s mission across state, regional, and federal forums, helping shape policies that accelerate critical infrastructure investment, grid reliability, and economic vitality. Additionally, Tricia will serve in a critical leadership role at DC BLOX in the rapid expansion of the company’s data center footprint, energy team and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for grid, gas, renewable and nuclear energy to serve DC BLOX facilities.
“Tricia is an extraordinary leader whose deep expertise across utility regulation, public policy, and technology makes her an invaluable addition to our leadership team as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX. “As energy strategy, grid capacity, and policy alignment become paramount to digital infrastructure development, Tricia’s proven track record of bringing public and private stakeholders together will be instrumental in advancing our initiatives across the Southeast and nationally.”
Pridemore brings a distinguished background spanning technology entrepreneurship, state governance, and energy regulatory oversight. After founding, building, and successfully selling the software company Accucast, she directed statewide workforce development initiatives for the State of Georgia. In 2018, she was elected statewide to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), where she served for more than eight years establishing energy regulatory policy, overseeing integrated resource planning, and navigating complex utility infrastructure decisions.
Nationally, Pridemore has served as President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and was appointed to the National Petroleum Council under two U.S. Secretaries of Energy. Recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians, she served on the Gubernatorial Transition Teams for both Governor Nathan Deal in 2011 and Governor Brian Kemp in 2019. Pridemore also co-chaired both of Governor Deal’s inaugurals and served on his governing authorities during the financing and construction of two premier sports and entertainment venues in Georgia: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Truist Park in Cobb County.
“DC BLOX has established itself as an innovative, trusted leader in delivering foundational digital infrastructure with a community-first commitment across the Southeast,” Pridemore said. “Having dedicated years to energy policy and regulatory administration, I recognize how essential collaborative partnerships between industry, utilities, and government are to securing our nation’s economic and technological leadership. I am thrilled to join Jeff and the DC BLOX team to advocate for our mission, speak on behalf of our initiatives, and help navigate the vital energy and policy pathways that will power tomorrow’s digital economy.”
About DC BLOX
DC BLOX is a digital infrastructure provider in the Southeast that delivers integrated data center and fiber network solutions at scale to enable hyperscalers, enterprises, communications providers, and technology companies to offer enhanced digital services to their customers and accelerate the region’s economic growth. DC BLOX owns and operates interconnected multi-tenant and hyperscale-ready data centers, robust dark fiber network routes, and critical cable landing stations across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. For more information, please visit www.dcblox.com or connect with DC BLOX on LinkedIn.
Tricia Pridemore appointed as Executive Vice President of Energy, Regulatory and Policy at DC BLOX
