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Datapath leadership, account executives, and strategic partners.

Meet the Datapath Co-CEOs, account leaders, service owners, and strategic partnerships team helping regulated organizations modernize IT, strengthen security, and stay accountable.

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Looking for Datapath leadership, IT services, or support?

Datapath, also searched as Data Path or myDatapath, is led by Co-CEOs James Bates and David Darmstandler. Use this page to find managed IT service paths, leadership bios, account executive profiles, strategic partnership contacts, DiagnosAI context, support routing, and careers context.

Modesto IT company and local support

If you searched for a Modesto IT company, start with Datapath local headquarters, IT support, managed IT, cybersecurity, backup, and onsite escalation coverage.

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Managed IT and cybersecurity services

If you searched for IT services, start with Datapath managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, backup, compliance, and service-area coverage.

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Datapath DiagnosAI

If you searched for Datapath DiagnosAI, start with the canonical solution page for AI-assisted IT diagnostics, triage, risk visibility, and follow-through.

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Co-founders and CEOs

James Bates and David Darmstandler co-founded Datapath in Modesto in 2005 and serve as Co-CEOs.

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Account executive conversations

Jay Harvey, Joel Walker, and Nathan La Fleche help buyers scope managed IT, cybersecurity, QBRs, and strategic service fit.

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Support, sales, or address

Use the contact page for Datapath support routing, sales consultations, Modesto and Dublin address details, and service-area questions.

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Careers and company overview

If you searched Datapath careers, account executive roles, or company culture, start with the company overview and careers section.

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Leadership and client accountability

Meet the people searchers usually mean when they look for Datapath.

Each profile includes the team member's role, focus areas, LinkedIn profile, and the part of Datapath's managed IT, cybersecurity, sales, or strategic-accountability model they support.

David Darmstandler, Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Datapath

David Darmstandler

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

Park City, UT

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Datapath, leading the company's long-term vision for AI-powered managed IT and Accountability-as-a-Service™ across regulated industries.

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James Bates, Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Datapath

James Bates

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

Modesto, CA

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Datapath, leading the company alongside David Darmstandler since 2005 with a focus on operational excellence, team culture, and disciplined growth across regulated industries.

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Jay Harvey, MBA, Senior Account Executive at Datapath

Jay Harvey, MBA

Senior Account Executive

Manteca, CA

Senior Account Executive helping mid-market and regulated businesses design custom technology solutions that align with their goals.

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Joel Walker

Territory Sales Manager

Austin, TX

Territory Sales Manager building relationships with growing organizations across Datapath's expansion markets.

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Dan J Sturdivant, Vice President at Datapath

Dan J Sturdivant

Vice President

Modesto, CA

Vice President at Datapath with eight-plus years of experience leading teams that deliver managed IT and security to regulated organizations.

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Nathan La Fleche, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Datapath

Nathan La Fleche

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Director of Strategic Partnerships, focused on account management discipline, strategic planning, and executive QBRs that turn IT services into measurable business outcomes.

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Team FAQ

Common Datapath leadership and contact questions.

Who are the Datapath co-founders and co-CEOs?

Datapath was founded in Modesto, California in 2005 by James Bates and David Darmstandler. They serve as Co-CEOs and lead Datapath as an AI-driven managed IT and cybersecurity provider for regulated and data-sensitive organizations.

Who should I contact for a Datapath account executive conversation?

Buyers evaluating managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud, or co-managed services can start with Datapath sales. Jay Harvey, Joel Walker, and Nathan La Fleche support account strategy, solution scoping, partnerships, and executive business-review conversations.

How do I contact Datapath support or sales?

Use the Datapath contact page for support routing, sales consultations, location details, and service-area questions. Existing clients and urgent requests can also call the main Datapath line at 800-838-1488.

Does Datapath provide IT services?

Yes. Datapath provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud, backup, compliance, co-managed support, and strategic IT planning for regulated and data-sensitive organizations across California, Ohio, and distributed environments. Teams searching for a Modesto IT company can start with the Modesto location and managed IT service pages.

Where is Datapath based?

Datapath was founded in Modesto, California and serves regulated organizations across California, Ohio, and distributed environments. The website lists Modesto, Fresno, Dublin, Irvine, and nearby service-area pages for local context.

What is the Datapath AI Suite?

The Datapath AI Suite is the platform behind Datapath services. It supports the company operating model across Continuous Protection, Operational Stability, and Strategic Accountability for managed IT and cybersecurity clients.

What is Datapath DiagnosAI?

Datapath DiagnosAI is the AI-assisted IT diagnostic capability inside the Datapath AI Suite. It supports managed IT and cybersecurity triage, risk visibility, remediation ownership, evidence, and executive reporting. It is not a medical diagnosis product.

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