Let's Break
the ICE '25
2025 Speakers
8:15AM CST - Opening Remarks
CELINA BERGLUND
BROGAV Solutions | SHE-E-O
Celina Berglund is a seasoned professional with 14 years of extensive experience in selling communication and network products. Throughout her career, she has focused on catering to telecom companies, carriers, and data centers. From splicing fibers, assembling cabinets, and installing containment, she has hands on experience that shows she’s not afraid of a challenge. In 2022, Celina took her expertise to the next level by founding BROGAV Solutions.
At the helm of BROGAV Solutions, Celina proudly steers a woman-owned and operated business, injecting a refreshing dose of diversity into the mission-critical field. Celina is dedicated to empowering and inspiring individuals to enter technology careers, making meaningful contributions to the transformative journey of the mission-critical industry. Her vision extends to fostering industry growth, with a specific emphasis on advancements in her home state of Minnesota.
Her journey is not just a chronicle of professional growth but a narrative of resilience and adaptability in an industry that demands nothing less.
8:35AM CST - AI Data Center Market: Industry Insights with a Midwest Focus
MAX SHAPIRO
DC Byte | Senior Annalyst
AARON JOHNSON
Iron Grid Solutions | Chief Executive Officer
TRENT B. VADEN
CAI Mission Critical | Director of Client Engagement
9:35AM CST - Energizing the Future: Solutions for Powering Next-Generation Data Centers
Gateview Technologies | Vice President, Sales & Marketing
MARK MOODY
JIM PETERS
Point Energy Solutions
IAN MICHEL
Point Energy Solutions | Co-Founder/Partner
DONAVON STEINMETZ
Generac Industrial Power | Power Solutions Regional Manager
KODY SCHULTZ
HM CRAGG | Business Manager
CRAIG PETERSON
HM CRAGG | Sales Manager
10:20AM CST - BREAK
10:30AM CST - Powering AI: Exploring Advanced Battery Technologies and Monitoring Solutions for Next-Gen DAta Centers
CHRISTIE MAXWELL
RLE Technologies | Sales Manager
CHRIS BELCHER
CELLWATCH | Chief Technology Officer
MIKE SIRARD
MPINarada | Chief Technology Officer
CURTIS ASHTON
American Power Systems, Director of Training, Electrical Engineer
BRANDON SMITH
ZincFive | Director of Product Management
11:15AM CST - From Entrance to Rack: Comprehensive Engineering and Design Strategies for Transforming Existing Data Center Infrastructure.
JEFF FOSS
SVL, Inc. | Sales Engineer
JIM LEONARD
T5 Data Centers | Critical Facilities Manager
THOM JACKSON, PE
Dunham Associates, Inc. | Senior Associate / Mechanical
JOHN BOTNEN
IronGate Solutions, LLC. | Vice President
Mission Statement
“To foster meaningful connections and professional growth within the data center industry by bringing together leaders, innovators, and professionals in a unique and engaging setting. Our event combines valuable networking opportunities and cutting-edge industry insights with the distinct experience of ice fishing in Minnesota, creating a memorable and interactive platform for collaboration, learning, and community building.”