Dave Sabey
Chairman & President
Dave Sabey
Chairman & President
For over 50 years, Dave Sabey has tirelessly built a network of people whose fresh perspectives, inspired visions, and relentless senses of purpose propel the world forward.
Exchanging ideas with fellow visionaries, Dave grew and coached a world-class team that built platforms to support innovative industries of worldwide importance. Boeing, Starbucks, ADP, McCaw Cellular and Exodus Communications all broke new ground in first-of-their-kind critical facilities built by Sabey Corporation.
Dave’s passion for promoting ideas that positively change the world continues today through real estate investment, development and management in innovative sectors such as data centers, healthcare and life science research. Dave’s tenants are building technology platforms dedicated to solving some of the hardest problems facing our world, from healthcare to energy.
Dave’s vision for the future has led him to found organizations like the Seattle Science Foundation, which leverages technology to foster global collaboration between top medical professionals, enhancing and propagating the most sophisticated medical and surgical techniques. Optispan, a recent venture, leverages large data sets, AI processing, and personalized coaching to lead people away from the “disease care” convention toward the freedom of a proactive, optimized healthspan.
Even now, Dave continues to forge ahead, trailblazing a path for his team into an AI-dominated future. Sabey Corporation, Sabey Data Centers, and his other ventures are pioneering in AI adoption and lining up partnerships to ensure that AI is developed and harnessed in a way that brings light and happiness to humanity.
John Sabey
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO of Sabey Corporation (Sabey), John Sabey heads up a company of 150 driven people in the acquisition and development of a commercial real estate portfolio comprising primarily office and medical technology space. The portfolio consists of approximately 5.4 million square feet developed, owned and managed by Sabey.
Sabey has long developed specialty technology properties for the medical/life sciences, communications, government, and military sectors. As Big Data emerges as an essential component of hyper-scaled products and services, the company’s leadership has been quick to realize their critical reliance on robust, highly reliable data centers. As Executive Director of Sabey Data Centers, one of the world’s largest, privately-owned designer/builder/operator data center companies, Mr. Sabey has helped to assemble an enviable customer portfolio that includes globally-known enterprises in financial services, content delivery, life science research, entertainment, technology innovation and health care.
In 1995, after a successful career in Chicago with Prudential Real Estate Investors, Mr. Sabey joined the family business. He holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Joe Sabey
Chief Commercial Officer
Joe Sabey is the Chief Commercial Officer at Sabey Corporation, where he specializes in mission-critical and technical spaces for medical and life sciences, education, data centers, government, and military sectors. With a keen focus on innovation and excellence, Joe leads commercial strategies that drive growth and success across Sabey's diverse portfolio.
Joe continued his career with Sabey Corporation in 2009 as the Vice President of Leasing, where he demonstrated exceptional proficiency in landlord and tenant representation. Over the years, he has built a reputation for his deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence. His leadership and expertise ensure that Sabey Corporation continues to deliver top-tier solutions to its clients.
Alexis Greene
Chief Financial Officer
Alexis Greene is the Chief Financial Officer at Sabey Corporation, where she oversees the financial accounting, treasury and tax operations and ensures the fiscal health of the company. Alexis has more than fifteen years of accounting, auditing and assurance experience and plays a crucial role in guiding Sabey's financial strategy, managing investments, and optimizing financial performance across all divisions.
Alexis joined Sabey Corporation in 2018 and held various key positions before being promoted to CFO. Her extensive experience in financial management and her strategic vision have been instrumental in supporting the company's growth and maintaining its position as a leader in the real estate and data center industries. Alexis earned her bachelor’s and Master of Professional Accounting degrees from the University of Washington.
Kara Anderson
Chief Design Officer
Kara Anderson is the Chief Design Officer and lead architect at Sabey, where she oversees the design work for Sabey Corporation, supporting Sabey Data Centers (SDC). With 30+ years of experience in the development industry, including 19 years at Sabey, she leads all aspects of the development process, from permitting and entitlement approvals to site development, facility planning, and consultant team management.
Kara’s data center expertise includes strong knowledge of building systems, envelope criteria, systems and details for accommodating operations in a data center facility and emerging technologies. Proven track record working closely with Sabey Construction to deliver concurrent projects within tight timelines and budgets. Expertise in managing and coordinating external design consultants and cross-functional corporate stakeholders through the acquisition, entitlement, design and construction process.
Kara has been instrumental in Sabey’s nationwide expansion, guiding projects in key markets such as New York City, Ashburn, VA, Austin, TX, and Eastern Washington. She fosters long-term partnerships with consultants and maintains a dedicated in-house design team with in-depth technical knowledge. Her deep expertise in navigating the entitlement process and strong relationships with local jurisdictions ensure a smooth, vertically integrated development approach that delivers high-quality projects.
Dale Spencer
Director of Construction
With 47 years of experience in the construction industry, Dale Spencer began his career as an apprentice tradesman at Sabey Construction. His deep-rooted expertise in direct management and the practical aspects of construction field operations has been pivotal in his career.
During a 15-year tenure with a local general contractor, Dale expanded his scope to encompass a variety of commercial projects, ultimately rising to Field Operations Director. In this capacity, he honed his leadership skills and strategic oversight, managing large-scale operations and diverse teams and ensuring projects were delivered efficiently, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Returning to Sabey to steer its construction department, Dale has been instrumental in expanding Sabey’s data center portfolio into strategic markets, including Quincy, WA; Ashburn, VA; New York City; and Austin, TX. Under his leadership, Sabey’s construction revenue has surged by over 1000%, reflecting his ability to scale operations effectively. Now in his 16th year as Director of Construction, Dale continues to drive the development and execution of construction operations, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and compliance as Sabey solidifies its role in the commercial data center construction sector.
Travis Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Travis Anderson is the Chief Operating Officer at Sabey Corporation, overseeing the legal, risk management, safety, human resources, and IT teams. With over 15 years at Sabey, he has been instrumental in leading the legal department and driving key initiatives that have shaped both Sabey Corporation and Sabey Data Centers. As COO, Travis is committed to fostering collaboration across all departments and supporting Sabey’s continued growth and innovation. His leadership is focused on ensuring efficiency and a strong foundation for the future. Travis earned his bachelor's degree from Washington State University and his law degree from Gonzaga University in 2008 before joining Sabey.