about us
Mission Critical Solutions for Data Center Power, Cooling & Infrastructure Design
EDF Mission Critical Group is a trusted leader in data center infrastructure, critical power systems, and redundant cooling design. We help organizations maintain uptime in mission-critical environments through expertly engineered solutions and unmatched service partnerships. As a trusted partner to enterprise data centers, colocation providers, government facilities, and healthcare institutions, EDF specializes in designing and supporting mission-critical environments where failure is not an option. Our team integrates advanced power distribution units (PDUs), static transfer switches (STS), and computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systems with industry-best practices to ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance. We are proud to be an Advanced Solutions Partner (ASP) and Certified Service Sales Partner (CSSP) for Schneider Electric in the Central U.S. region, and a certified manufacturer’s rep for ASCO power technologies.
In addition to our core data center infrastructure services, EDF Mission Critical Group offers full turnkey engineering, consulting, and preventive maintenance support. Our monitoring platforms include EcoStruxure IT, NetBotz sensors, and DCIM software that deliver real-time analytics, environmental monitoring, and proactive fault detection. Through our Sustainable Building Materials division, we also provide energy-efficient, environmentally responsible construction solutions that support LEED certification and long-term operational savings. Whether you’re managing an industrial power system, modernizing switchgear infrastructure, or building out edge computing environments, EDF provides the tools, knowledge, and responsiveness to keep your facility running at peak performance. Learn more about our design and consulting services that support data center performance at every stage.
Mission-Critical Expertise.
Proven by Our Clients.
Chosen by Leaders Who Can’t Afford Downtime
meet our team
Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience to every critical facility project.
Chris
Pondoff
Managing
Director
Chris brings more than 25 years of mission-critical leadership experience to EDF Mission Critical Group, guiding the organization with perspective and vision.
Kyle
Montgomery
Director of
Mission Critical
Kyle offers more than two decades of electrical industry experience, bringing a broad, strategic lens to Mission Critical and Data Center initiatives.
Bob
Kantouth
Director of
Business Development
Bob’s 35+ years at EDF have been spent deeply embedded in Critical Facilities and IT environments, shaping long-term expertise across the organization.
Adam Jansen
Director of
Mission Critical
Adam has 15 years of experience in construction and project management. He oversees mission critical projects, specifically data centers, infrastructure and site development.
Nick Mauer
Business
Development Specialist
With more than 10 years of Electrical Sales experience, Nick delivers proven, high-performance critical power solutions as a premier manufacturing representative for ASCO and APC.
Brooke Pondoff
Account
Services Coordinator
Brooke has been with EDF Mission Critical Group since 2021. She manages customer relationships throughout the full service lifecycle of EDF’s critical power and cooling solutions.
our mission
The Mission of EDF Mission Critical Group
EDF Mission Critical Group is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality and redundant product solutions and services in the critical facilities and data center environments. We are your trusted critical facilities experts.
Trusted Advisors in Critical Facility Design
Powered by Experience. Backed by Innovation.
Left to right: Chris Pondoff, EDF Mission Critical Group; Kevin Bischoping, Schneider Electric; Adam Jansen, EDF Mission Critical Group; Lou Berthiaume, Schneider Electric at EDF Mission Critical Group’s annual Steak and Oyster event at Olive + Oak St. Louis.
Powering data centers takes more than electricity – it takes expertise.
Contact EDF Mission Critical Group today.