Madison River Capital Appoints Jennifer Weitzel as Board Member of JDC Power Systems Business Wire Thu, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST 3 min read MSFT -0.50% Trade MSFT on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational.
Accomplished Digital Infrastructure Executive Enhances Cloud and AI Expertise at JDC Power Systems
NEW YORK, November 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison River Capital ("MRC"), a lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the appointment of senior technology infrastructure executive Jennifer Weitzel as a member of the Board of Directors of MRC portfolio company JDC Power Systems ("JDC"), a leading electrical systems integrator serving the data center and advanced manufacturing markets.
Jennifer Weitzel is a digital infrastructure executive who brings a rare 360-degree perspective on the cloud and AI data center market, having served as a hyperscale customer, developer-operator, and founder. She most recently led the transformation of Microsoft's self-built and leased data center delivery, as Corporate Vice President of EPC for Microsoft Cloud and AI, supporting multi-GW capacity growth. Prior to that, she founded Ada Infrastructure, under GLP Capital Partners, which developed a gigawatt portfolio with initial capacity across the UK, Japan, and Brazil before its acquisition by Ares Management Corporation in 2025. She previously served as Microsoft's Vice President of Cloud Infrastructure Leasing and M&A, and as Senior Vice President of Commercial & Global Supply Chain at Digital Realty. Earlier, she held senior leadership roles at Tesco plc and was part of the construction leadership team for Heathrow Terminal 5.
"Jennifer is a highly accomplished digital infrastructure executive with a unique perspective on the rapidly evolving cloud and AI data center market, and we are pleased to welcome her to the Board of JDC," said David Wittels, Managing Partner and President of Madison River Capital. "Her extensive experience across hyperscale infrastructure, data center development, global operations, and capital investment brings an exceptional combination of strategic insight and hands-on leadership."
"Having successfully led large-scale expansion and transformation initiatives at some of the world's leading technology organizations, Jennifer understands both the opportunities and complexities of scaling businesses in this dynamic market," adds Rick Corbin, Co-Founder and President of JDC Power Systems. "Her expertise and relationships will be invaluable to our focus on long-term value creation across our portfolio, particularly as JDC continues its strong growth and expands its capabilities to meet evolving customer needs."
"I'm excited to join the JDC Board at such a pivotal time for the digital infrastructure industry," said Jennifer Weitzel. "The rapid growth of cloud and AI is creating unprecedented demand for reliable, scalable power infrastructure, and JDC is exceptionally well positioned to support this expansion. I look forward to working alongside the JDC leadership team to build on the company's strong foundation, accelerate growth, and create lasting value for customers and stakeholders."
Weitzel holds an MBA from London Business School and a BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Queen's University. She is a Professional Engineer (Ontario, Canada). She currently serves in board and advisory roles across the sector.
Madison River Capital (MRC) is a lower middle market private equity firm that invests across a variety of industries, with a focus on healthcare services, industrials and business services. It partners with founders and management teams to enhance business growth and drive sustainable value creation. MRC was formed through the spin out of the corporate private equity investment team of Jefferson River Capital, the family office of Tony James. It is comprised of 14 investment professionals and operating executives with extensive experience and a decade-long history of collaboration. For more information, please visit www.mrivercapital.com.
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