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INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD

At Gate Infrastructure, we develop state-of-the-art data center campuses for the world's leading cloud and technology companies

Turnkey Data Center Development Resources

  • Site Selection
  • Land Acquisition
  • Entitlements
  • Tax Incentives
  • Build-to-Suit

Energy & Connectivity
on Scale

  • Electric Utilities
  • Wet Utilities
  • Natural Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Lit and Dark Fiber Services

LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Huffman

With 24 years of experience in the data center industry, Tim has a proven track record in complex data center and infrastructure solutions. As a global leader, Tim has managed data center projects all over the world including locations throughout the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Prior to forming Gate Infrastructure, Tim was a leader and top performer with the CBRE Data Center Solutions Group and the Colliers Technology Solutions Group.

In his personal life, Tim is a Grammy nominated recording artist and has recorded or performed with musical talents such as Jimmy Buffett, Hall & Oates, Zac Brown Band, Shawn Mullins, Graham Nash, the Allman Brothers, and Kansas. In 2023, he released his album, “Sweet Georgia Peaches.”

Inspired by a desire to give back to his community, Tim enjoys supporting the Atlanta Mission’s efforts to help those experiencing homelessness. And he regularly volunteers his time serving children and veterans at Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground.

Director of Infrastructure Development

J.J. Ahern

With over 20 years of electric utility experience, J.J. is responsible for the utility infrastructure strategy and development at Gate Infrastructure. J.J. has a proven track record of leading cross functional teams to develop solutions for complex data center and industrial projects that require sophisticated electrical solutions.

Previously, J.J. was a Business Development Project Manager at Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Company. He was responsible for providing electrical expertise to support Georgia Power and the State of Georgia’s economic development efforts to bring new businesses to Georgia.

J.J. earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Georgia State University.

In his personal life, J.J. enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, playing tennis and golf, and volunteering through his church. In the community, J.J. has spent many years in support of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Kay Yamagami
Director of Transaction Management

Kay Yamagami

Kay joined Gate Infrastructure in 2023 after over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage.

Among many sectors in commercial real estate, Kay was part of the technology solutions group with Colliers, focusing on real estate solutions for data center owners, operators, and end-users.

As a Japanese native, Kay attended the Japan Women’s University’s high school in Kawasaki, Japan. She is an active member of the Japanese community in Atlanta, and a member of Georgia Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Kay believes in giving back to the community. She is currently on the Board of National Charity League East Cobb chapter, as well as the President of the Center for Advanced Studies Foundation at Wheeler Magnet High School.