# Data Centers Team, Vista Site Selection

> Site strategy for power, latency, permitting, and long-term scalability across hyperscale and enterprise needs.

*Canonical page: https://www.vistasiteselection.com/teams/data-centers/*

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This team leads Vista's [Data Center Site Selection](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/services/data-center-site-selection/) work.

Site strategy for power, latency, permitting, and long-term scalability across hyperscale and enterprise needs.

## What We Do
- Power and utility feasibility screening
- Permitting and entitlement strategy
- Infrastructure timeline and risk planning

## How We Help
- Shortlist viable markets with infrastructure depth
- Align utility, jurisdiction, and schedule constraints
- Negotiate favorable location economics

## The Team

- **Matt Samler**, Managing Partner & Executive Managing Director. Site selection & incentive negotiation. (https://www.vistasiteselection.com/teams/people/matt-samler/)
- **Evan Stair**, Partner & Senior Managing Director. AI-driven analytics, GIS & spatial intelligence. (https://www.vistasiteselection.com/teams/people/evan-stair/)
- **William Floyd**, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Communications. Data acquisition, AI & GIS mapping. (https://www.vistasiteselection.com/teams/people/william-floyd/)
- **Mac Smith**, Data Scientist. AI, data analysis & market research. (https://www.vistasiteselection.com/teams/people/mac-smith/)

## Related reading

- [Vista Team Discusses AI, Analytics and Manufacturing at Economic Development Incentives Conference](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/blog/vista-ai-analytics-manufacturing-conference/)
- [Nuclear Power, Data Center Development, Analytics and Site Selection](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/blog/nuclear-power-data-center-site-selection/)
- [How to Choose a Site Selection Consultant: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-site-selection-consultant/)
- [GIS Mapping for Site Selection: Understanding What the Location Actually Tells You](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/blog/gis-mapping-for-site-selection/)

## Related services

- [Data Center Site Selection](https://www.vistasiteselection.com/services/data-center-site-selection/): Power, land, fiber, and incentives, evaluated as one decision.

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**Vista Site Selection, LLC**, data-driven site selection, incentives, and economic impact advisory. Majority-owned by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.
52 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 · Info@vistasiteselection.com · https://www.vistasiteselection.com