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.