Doug Recker

President | Founder, Duos Technologies

Doug Recker is a seasoned digital infrastructure executive and telecommunications industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience building, scaling, and operating data center, fiber, and edge computing platforms across the United States. He currently serves as CEO of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT) and Duos Edge AI, where he leads the company’s strategy and execution for deploying patented, modular Edge Data Centers that deliver secure, low-latency compute to underserved and high-growth markets. At Duos Edge AI, Mr. Recker is responsible for driving the design, deployment, and expansion of multi-access Edge Data Center infrastructure supporting education, healthcare, carriers, municipalities, and enterprise customers. Under his leadership, Duos Edge AI has rapidly expanded its footprint across Texas and into new markets, while introducing differentiated technology protected by U.S. patents, including the company’s patented modular data center entryway designed for secure, clean-room-level equipment protection. Mr. Recker is a repeat entrepreneur with a strong track record of value creation. He founded Edge Presence in 2017, which was acquired by Ubiquity in 2023, and previously founded Colo5 Data Centers, which was acquired by Cologix, Inc. in 2014. Earlier in his career, he played a key role in the early development of the fiber and telecom industry, leading and supporting high-performing sales and operational teams during periods of rapid infrastructure growth. His leadership and entrepreneurial success have been widely recognized. Mr. Recker has received multiple industry honors, including the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO Award, BizTech Innovations’ Best CEO Award, and inclusion in Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing companies. He was also named to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s "Top 40 Under 40." A respected industry thought leader, Mr. Recker is a frequent speaker at major telecommunications, data center, and digital infrastructure conferences, where he shares insights on edge computing, AI infrastructure, and scalable deployment models. He began his professional career serving in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that shaped his leadership philosophy and enduring focus on teamwork, discipline, and execution.