Wednesday Feb 4th, 2:00 – 3:00 (Room S220)
Join Moderator Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply and Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting
This session offers a beginner-friendly overview of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) industry—what it is, how it has evolved, and why it matters today.
You’ll gain foundational knowledge from Stephanie Poole, Principal at SES Consulting, who brings a consultant’s lens focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization strategy, and education. Her work bridges technical audits with practical implementation and policy.
Then, you’ll get boots-on-the-ground insight from Scott Cochrane, President & CEO of Cochrane Supply, who offers a distributor and integrator’s view. His expertise lies in the real-world application, supply chain, and market adoption of smart building controls and technologies. Together, they provide a complete picture of the BAS landscape—from strategy to implementation.
