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September 18, 2026 | FOX NEWS
America Runs on Data. If We Don’t Build the Infrastructure, China Will
In this Fox News opinion piece, Overwatch Mission Critical CEO Kirk Offel and Chief Talent Officer Mike Sarraille examine the infrastructure behind America’s AI ambitions, including power, data centers and the skilled workforce needed to support continued growth.
August 1, 2026 | POLITICO
Data Centers Have a Politics Problem, and Industry Knows It
POLITICO examines the growing political and public-policy challenges surrounding data center development and the industry's response.
July 9, 2026 | Hyperscale News
Power vs. Public: Shifting the Data Center Narrative from Friction to Alignment
Kirk Offel addresses the tension surrounding data center growth and the need for stronger alignment between the industry and the communities supporting digital infrastructure.
April 9, 2026 | Data Center Frontier
Kirk Offel Delivers Testimony Before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs
Coverage of Kirk Offel's invited testimony on data center development, grid reliability, national security, economic growth, and workforce development in Texas.
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February 2026 | Everside Capital Partners
Everside Capital Partners Announces Investment in Overwatch Mission Critical
Everside announced its investment in Overwatch Mission Critical, providing third-party coverage of the company's growth and position within the data center and AI infrastructure economy.
2026 | New York Post
Kevin O'Leary's New Data Center Enrages Utah Residents
Kirk Offel was featured in New York Post coverage of a proposed hyperscale AI infrastructure development in Utah, discussing the scale and execution demands associated with projects of this magnitude.
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October 14, 2025 | Fox Business, Varney & Co.
Expert Calls for Tax Incentives to Attract Tradesmen as Data Center Boom Drives Demand
Mike Sarraille joined Varney & Co. to discuss America's skilled-trades shortage and the workforce demands created by rapid data center expansion.
October 11, 2025 | Fox News
Why America Needs to Tax-Incentivize Tradesmen, Not Just College Graduates
Kirk Offel and Mike Sarraille co-authored an opinion piece arguing that America's shortage of electricians and other skilled tradespeople poses challenges for data center growth, AI infrastructure and national security.
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May 26, 2025 | Fox News
Freedom Isn't Free: Honor Those Who Never Came Home on This Memorial Day
Kirk Offel and Mike Sarraille reflect on military service, sacrifice, remembrance, and the meaning of Memorial Day.
May 26, 2025 | Fox & Friends
Trump Is Propelling the Message of 'Peace Through Strength' to the U.S. Military
Mike Sarraille appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss military leadership and national defense.
May 2025 | Fox Nation
The Unsung of Arlington
Overwatch Chief Talent Officer Mike Sarraille hosts the Fox Nation series honoring the stories and legacies of fallen American service members.
April 8, 2025 | Fierce Network
Consolidation Is Coming for Data Center Construction Companies
Kirk Offel discusses consolidation within the data center construction ecosystem and the changing dynamics of the rapidly growing industry.
2025 | Cumulus
Building Leaders to Build the Future: Kirk Offel on Data Centers, AI, and Purpose-Driven Teams
A conversation with Kirk Offel about the data center workforce shortage, leadership development, Overwatch's acquisition of Talent War Group, and preparing talent for the infrastructure demands of AI.
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September 3, 2024 | Authority Magazine
Startup Revolution: Kirk Offel of Overwatch Mission Critical on How Their Emerging Startup Is Changing the Game
Kirk Offel discusses founding Overwatch, the data center talent shortage, veteran employment, company growth, and the vision behind the business.
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Press Releases
August 25, 2026 | EIN Presswire
Anchors of Hope Surges Past Halfway Mark: 152 Veterans Hired Since D-Day, 250-Hire Goal in Sight
Overwatch announced that 25 companies had joined the Anchors of Hope initiative, resulting in 152 veteran hires and bringing the campaign more than halfway toward its Veterans Day goal.
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August 11, 2026
Overwatch Mission Critical Earns Inc. 5000 Honors for the Third Year as Demand Surges for America's AI Infrastructure
Overwatch ranked No. 1,405 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking the company's third consecutive year among America's fastest-growing private companies.
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August 4, 2026
Overwatch Mission Critical Opens Abilene Operations Hub to Help Build America's Largest AI Infrastructure Projects
The new West Texas operations hub expands Overwatch's field operations, workforce development, training, and deployment capabilities supporting hyperscale and AI infrastructure projects.
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July 21, 2026 | EIN Presswire
Anchors of Hope Veterans Initiative Gains National Momentum: 31 Veterans Hired Since Launch on D-Day 2026
The first major campaign update reported 22 participating companies and 31 hires as Anchors of Hope gained momentum ahead of National Hire a Veteran Day.
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May 12, 2026
Overwatch Mission Critical Launches 2026 Anchors of Hope National Hiring Initiative
Overwatch launched Anchors of Hope, a national workforce initiative calling on employers to hire veterans, military spouses, and first responders between D-Day and Veterans Day.
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April 21, 2026 | EIN Presswire
Overwatch Mission Critical and ForgeNow Formalize Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Data Center Workforce Pipeline
Overwatch and ForgeNow announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen the skilled-labor pipeline supporting mission-critical data centers and AI infrastructure, with an emphasis on veterans and career transitioners.
November 12, 2025
Overwatch Mission Critical Secures Investment from Argentum to Scale Veteran-Led Data Center Infrastructure Company
The strategic growth partnership is designed to accelerate Overwatch's expansion, workforce development, training capabilities, and mission-critical infrastructure services.
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August 12, 2025 | EIN Presswire
Overwatch Mission Critical Ranks #870 on 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Overwatch ranked No. 870 nationally on the 2025 Inc. 5000, climbing more than 1,300 positions from its previous ranking.
January 28, 2025 | EIN Presswire
Overwatch Unveils 2025 Vision Statement: Leading the Mission-Critical Workforce Revolution
Overwatch outlined its 2025 vision around mission-critical workforce development, certification, leadership, Overwatch University, and preparing talent for the AI-driven infrastructure economy.
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December 5, 2024
Overwatch Acquires Talent War Group to Bridge Data Center Talent Gaps
Overwatch acquired Talent War Group, expanding its capabilities in veteran recruiting, leadership development, and talent acquisition for the data center industry.
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November 1, 2024 | EIN Presswire
Overwatch Mission Critical Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation and Veteran Empowerment in the Data Center Industry
Overwatch marked five years of growth, industry leadership, and efforts to create meaningful career opportunities for veterans within the data center sector.
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2023 | PRWeb
Overwatch Mission Critical Announces Appointment of Joseph Pinzon as Chief Strategy Officer
Overwatch announced Joseph Pinzon's appointment as Chief Strategy Officer, joining the senior leadership team to help develop and execute the company's strategic growth plan.
speaking & industry appearances
March 8, 2025 | SXSW
5th Industrial Revolution: The Data-Driven Future Needs You
Kirk Offel participated in SXSW programming focused on the Fifth Industrial Revolution, digital infrastructure, workforce development, and the people needed to build the data-driven future.
media inquiries
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