MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) board is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Cochrane of Cochrane Supply & Engineering to the CABA board of directors.

“I have long been a fan of CABA’s work to promote positive advancements in the BAS industry,” said Scott Cochrane, president and CEO of Cochrane Supply. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to help drive this important mission by engaging with and learning from other CABA members.”

A multiple award-winning leader in smart building automation and controls, Cochrane Supply & Engineering offers products for commercial and industrial building comfort, safety, and security as well as world-class technical support, development, and training.

Under Scott Cochrane’s leadership, the company has grown significantly, opening 11 branch locations in six states and Canada (Canada Controls). An advisory council member for top industry manufacturers, like Honeywell and Johnson Controls, he is also co-editor of automatedbuildings.com and executive chairman of Controls-Con, the smart building controls conference hosted by Cochrane.

“Scott is warmly welcomed by our board of industry leaders and drivers,” said Greg Walker, CEO of CABA. “A connected and engaged thought-leader, his deep knowledge and broad connections offer strong support for our vision to create the smart buildings of the future.”