Don Beaty started DLB Associates Consulting Engineers in 1980. The firm is active globally and has provided services for datacom facilities in over 35 states. DLB has designed all Google owned data centers worldwide.

Don was Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee TC 9.9 (mission critical facilities, technology spaces, & electronic equipment) from its inception through June 2006. His interest in educating the industry about ASHRAE being the unbiased source of data center cooling material has resulted in Don publishing over 50 technical papers and articles. He also is a frequent presenter on the subject, having presented in 13 countries on the topic of data center cooling. Don is currently International Chair TC 9.9 Committee-Liaisons, Alliances and International Activities. Previously, Don served on ASHRAE TC 90.1 (energy standards committee) from 1993 to 2007 serving in various roles and as Vice-Chair.