Who we are

Provident Data Centers, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a community-driven data center developer creating win-win partnerships with clients and communities.

As a division of Provident, which has over three decades of real estate development experience, Provident Data Centers streamlines power studies, land acquisition, engineering, and construction for enterprise, hyperscale, and telecom clients.

Led by Founder and CEO Leon Backes and President Jay Hawes, Provident is known for integrity, agility, and reliable execution. Provident entered the data center industry in 1999, transforming Dallas Northtown Mall into a 140,000-square-foot data center leased to Southwestern Bell (now AT&T). This notable project was secured in under a week, winning ULI awards and industry recognition.

Provident Data Centers takes a proactive, transparent approach, minimizing risks and ensuring positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

Provident Data Centers delivers advanced data center solutions.

Provident Data Centers is committed to building strong, community-focused partnerships while delivering advanced data center solutions. We reduce development risks for clients and ensure positive outcomes for communities by creating jobs, increasing tax revenue, and expanding digital infrastructure. Provident Data Centers is your one-stop-shop for fully vetted powered land, powered shell, and build-to-suit data centers that benefit clients and the communities they serve.