OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — Julie Petrone of ABB Buildings Solutions is the newest member of the board of directors at The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), formerly the Continental Automated Buildings Association.

As director of marketing for ABB’s Smart Building Solutions portfolio, Petrone has a deep understanding of how digital automation and controls solutions can support building owners, facility managers, and installers meet their goals of sustainability and occupant comfort, ASHB said in a press release.

“ABB and ASHB share a commitment to bringing a safer, better-connected, and more energy-efficient future to our indoor environments,” said Petrone. “As we navigate the future of our industry together, I look forward to sharing my perspective on how technology and automation can support the ASHB mission.”

ABB’s offers technologies that deliver safety, efficiency, and reliability by protecting and controlling electricity distribution in built infrastructure like homes, schools, offices, malls, theaters, and stadiums.

“Julie Petrone is an invaluable new partner in ASHB’s efforts to advance the smart technology industry,” said ASHB CEO Greg Walker. “We’re grateful for Julie’s contribution to the board and very much looking forward to working with her in creating safer, healthier, more sustainable buildings.”