Robert Hemmerdinger, Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada), Inc. and Tim Skell, ABB, newly appointed to the board.
Marietta, GA – February 13th, 2025 – BACnet International is proud to announce the results of its most recent board of directors election. Robert Hemmerdinger, Delta Controls Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, and Tim Skell, Global HVACR Application Engineering Manager at ABB, will serve their first terms beginning this year.
Hemmerdinger has led an extensive career in in developing and implementing highly effective global strategic business initiatives that drive substantial revenue growth and profitability. “I am excited for any opportunity to engage deeply with BACnet International Board members and the broader building automation community,” says Hemmerdinger. “Involvement like this is essential in shaping the future of smart buildings and doing it right. Together, we are all shaping the future of building automation. Let’s get into it!”
Since 1997, Hemmerdinger has served in multiple fields that include engineering, product management, and strategic sales and business development in the US, EMEA, and Asia Pacific markets.
Tim Skell, Global HVACR Application Engineering Manager at ABB, has been working with variable frequency drives (VFDs) in the HVACR industry for over 20 years. With BACnet activities ranging from technical committee to marketing committee participation, along with having multiple BACnet-related articles published, he has supported the BACnet community for many years. He has received a past BACnet Member of the Year award and the BACnet Howler award. Tim leads a best-in-class HVACR Application Engineering team that solves real-world challenges. Skell enjoys teaching, and posting his #FunFactFriday series on LinkedIn.
“I have a lot of passion for BACnet and I’m genuinely excited to join the Board of Directors,” says Skell. “I look forward to supporting BACnet International such that we not only continue to be the dominate building automation protocol in North America, but globally we continue the rapid growth and adoption of BACnet to match that of North America.”
The following individuals will continue to serve on the 2025 BACnet International Board of Directors:
Andy McMillan, BACnet International President & Managing Director
Paul L. Bartunek, III
James Burke, Johnson Controls
Brad Hill, Honeywell International
Todd Lash, Siemens
Dennis Swoboda, Blue Ridge Technologies
Michael R. Wilson, Nlyte Software
Salvatore Cataldi, Belimo
About BACnet International:
BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. BACnet International oversees operation of the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and maintains a global listing of tested products database. The BACnet standard was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet-related interest groups around the world. BACnet International members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies involved in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control equipment that use BACnet for communication.