The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Pelletier of Distech Controls to the CABA Board of Directors.

“I’m honored and thrilled to join the CABA board of directors and contribute to its mission of fostering informed thought leadership and collaboration within intelligent built environments along with our peers and industry stakeholders,” said Charles Pelletier. “We all have a role to play in making a more livable, sustainable, and efficient connected world. At Distech Controls, we share the same passion to deliver innovative solutions that can provide better health, better spaces, and better efficiencies.”

As Vice President, Product Management at Distech Controls, now owned by Acuity Brands, Pelletier has built over 20 years of experience in the smart building sector. Mechanical engineer by trade, he ensures Distech Controls’ customers benefit from higher efficiencies, a better understanding of overall energy use, and an enhanced occupant experience.

“The CABA board is delighted to have Charles Pelletier join our team,” said Greg Walker, CEO of CABA. “His extensive product knowledge and wealth of experience over two critical decades of smart building evolution will be invaluable to CABA as we work with our members to develop the industry and advance intelligent technologies.”

About Distech Controls

Distech Controls connects people with intelligent building solutions through our forward-thinking technologies and services. We partner with customers to deliver innovative solutions that can provide better health, better spaces, and better efficiencies. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business, which serves multiple market segments through worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized System Integrators and Distributors. Distech Controls, Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. To learn more about Distech Controls, visit  www.distech-controls.com.

About CABA

CABA is an international not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of the connected home and intelligent building technologies. The organization is supported by an international membership of over 380 organizations involved in designing, manufacturing, installing, and retailing products relating to integrated home and building technology. Public organizations, including utilities and governments, are also members. CABA’s mandate includes providing its members with networking and market research opportunities. CABA also encourages the development of industry standards and protocols while leading cross-industry initiatives. More information is available at www.CABA.org.