In this CEU-eligible session, Compass Datacenters shares how a prototypical design + closely-coupled supplier partnerships unlock shorter schedules, predictable delivery, and repeatable quality. We’ll explore Compass’ disciplined approach to continuous improvement, commitment to a manufacturing mindset, quality control measures, and long-term supplier relationships, enabling faster ROI for precasters.  We’ll also discuss how this foundation supports lower-carbon concrete and other sustainable outcomes that reduce environmental impact valued by hyperscale customers. Wells will share what precasters need to do differently to thrive in this model and how to start the shift from transactional relationships to partnerships for better outcomes including safety, sustainability and quality.

Learning objectives:

•                     Understand the key drivers for data center developers: shorter schedules, predictable delivery, and repeatable quality and how these factors impact building performance.

•                     Identify the design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) principles for product development, like error-proofing and safer handling to achieve outcome-based specifications, as well as the importance of disciplined change management during the process.
•                   Understand what’s required to establish mutually beneficial partnerships, reducing environmental impact for occupants and surrounding communities throughout the project lifecycle.
•                   Evaluate how leveraging proven manufacturing techniques and adopting a manufacturing mindset is necessary to deliver safety, sustainability, and quality in the fast-changing data center industry.

CEU Credit: 1 PDH; pending 1 AIA credit

Date and Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:00pm Central Time

Presenters:

 Amy Marks, SVP, Innovation – Compass

 Amy Marks is the SVP, Innovation at Compass Datacenters. Compass builds hyper scale and cloud data centers tailored to customers' needs. Delivering dedicated buildings and campuses through a tightly coupled supply chain and customer-centric network. Prior to Compass, Amy was EVP Global Strategy and Growth at Symmetri - a consulting technology firm and Autodesk Platinum Partner. Amy was Autodesk's VP of Enterprise Transformation Practice, where she informed strategy on business outcomes, platform solutions, and consulting for customers incorporating transformational methodologies including industrialized construction, sustainability and new ways of working. She is a revenue generator and c-level relationship builder and was the VP executive sponsor for the Autodesk owner’s council engaging with world’s largest owners across industries. She was a senior leadership advisor for the executive engagement core team providing strategy for impactful customer engagements.

Amy has defined the language, process and frameworks adopted by companies, universities and countries reflecting the convergence of Design-Make-Operate models. As the CEO of XSite Modular she pioneered a path as the world’s preeminent prefabrication consultant and is often called the Queen Of Prefab - creating the first prefabrication consultancy. Ms. Marks champions the integration of transformational and innovative methods. She has strong relationships globally with many owners, architects and engineers, and supply chain partners. She is a unique and outspoken agent for change that is well-respected across many industries and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and chairperson of conferences on business transformation, prefabrication and sustainability. She is the chairman and ambassador of the Advancing Prefabrication show.

Ms. Marks is committed to using her experience, thought leadership and high-profile within the construction industry to promote participation, innovation and advancement across all industry segments. She brings critical attention to attracting a diverse talent pool and tirelessly educates about inclusion as a means to bring new perspectives and skill sets into the industry. She is a passionate speaker on improving business results through increased diversity of thought. A graduate of UF and an alumna of Harvard Business School, Amy is mom to her daughter Mackenzie, and an avid sports fan having played competitive rugby for almost 15 years. She volunteers as the Chair of Corporate Partnership and Fundraising for the US Women's Rugby Foundation.

 Willing Cummings, Director of Supplier Management – Compass

Willie D. Cummings Jr. is a results-driven supply chain executive known for transforming supplier ecosystems into strategic growth engines. With over 20 years of experience in aerospace, defense, and infrastructure, he currently serves as Director of Supplier Relationship Management at Compass Datacenters, where he leads supplier strategy across Power Generation, Precast, Conveyance, and Structural Cooling Systems.

Willie is recognized for cultivating executive-level supplier partnerships that drive measurable performance gains. His leadership has resulted in significant improvements in on-time delivery and quality metrics, while implementing cost-saving strategies that reduce procurement spend year over year.

From 2021 to 2024, Willie held senior leadership roles at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, including Senior Manager, Supplier Performance Management and Commodity Performance Lead. He led an enterprise-wide Integrated Supplier Team across three sites, overseeing intercompany transfers for 20+ programs and managing a $315M backlog. He developed long-term sourcing strategies, negotiated contracts, and executed a GMRE (Grow, Maintain, Reduce, Exit) framework, aligning supplier capabilities with engineering roadmaps and managing a $2.75B forecast. Prior to Raytheon, Willie held multiple leadership roles at Lockheed Martin. As Manager of Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance, he led compliance teams across three sites, conducted over 1,000 annual purchase order reviews, and prepared the business unit for CPSR audits. He also drove digital transformation by implementing a web-based PO review tool with integrated Tableau metrics.

As IT Strategic Sourcing Manager, Willie managed enterprise software suppliers, negotiated contracts exceeding $100M, and delivered over $25M in savings. He played a key role in advancing Lockheed Martin’s Industrial Internet of Things and digital transformation initiatives.Earlier in his career, Willie managed domestic and international subcontractors on the F-35 Program and completed Lockheed Martin’s Operations Leadership Development Program, with rotations in engineering, contracts, and quality assurance.

He holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Texas Christian University, a Graduate Certificate in Operations Leadership from Drexel University, and a B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida. Willie’s career is marked by multiple performance awards, including RStars Recognition Awards at Raytheon and NextGen LM Awards at Lockheed Martin. He continues to shape supplier strategy and operational excellence at Compass Datacenters, with a focus on innovation, resilience, and scalable growth.

 Auggy Chung, VP of Sales, Great Lakes – Wells

Auggy began his career over 25 years ago as an engineering manager and pulls from his experience outside the industry as a real estate preconstruction manager, bringing unique insight to any challenge he encounters. Utilizing his in-depth understanding of the technical, development, and construction side of the business, he provides inventive building solutions for his clients and their communities. Wells is one of the nation’s largest building solutions providers, specializing in prefabricated construction solutions and Auggy leads the sales team for the Great Lakes region.

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