Session Overview
Join us for the AHR Exhibitor Controller Showdown, where leading companies showcase the latest innovations in smart building controls. Discover the cutting-edge technologies driving product development and learn better ways to leverage controllers in adaptive buildings. This session will also guide attendees on choosing the right programs, ensuring optimal performance in modern smart buildings. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain key insights into the future of smart building controllers.
Key Topic Discussion Points:
- The new technologies driving product development for smart building controls.
- Better ways to utilize smart building controllers in adaptive buildings.
- Understanding how to choose programs and commission smart building controllers.

Steve “HOFF” Hoffman, Strategic Account Manager, Honeywell
Steve has 35 years of experience in Building Automation Systems & Integrations, having worked at Honeywell Branches, a Honeywell Authorized Distributor, and Honeywell Building Management Systems. He focuses on solving Client problems with Honeywell solutions. Hoff enjoys spending time with his wife, watching American football & playing golf.

Pawel Szarmanski, Solution Product Manager, iSMA CONTROLLI
Pawel is a Senior Product Manager with a deep passion for innovation. He drives growth and supports the evolution of the Building Automation Systems at iSMA CONTROLLI, with a specialization in the IoT controllers powered by the Niagara Framework. Pawel is a graduate of Gdansk University of Technology in Poland, holding a degree in Automation and Controls.

Scott Schaffer, Regional Sales Director, Distech Controls
DirectorScott joined Distech Controls in 2015 and has over 34 years of building automation system experience in business development and account management capacities. Scott is the Regional Sales Director for the Western half of the US for Distech Controls. Scott is in charge of managing Distech Controls Regional Sales Manager’s in the Western US along with the Specification Sales Manager & Sales Support Engineers in the West. Scott’s sales team is responsible for growing Distech Controls business in the Western half of the US managing over 120 Authorized Controls Systems Integrators and distributors.

Scott Holstein, West Regional Sales Leader, ABB
Scott Holstein has been the Regional Sales Manager for ABB HVAC Building Automation and Controls since March 2022. His primary focus is fostering the growth of ABB’s System Integrator channel within his region’s 12 states.
Before his time with ABB, Scott spent six years with a competitive manufacturer of building automation products for HVAC, access, and lighting control systems. He advanced to Director of Sales and Marketing, managing a team that spearheaded the company’s new business development throughout the US.
Scott Holstein has been a long-time influencer in building technology implementation in commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and hospitality markets. His passion lies in educating building operators and integrators on innovative solutions that pave the way for a connected and sustainable future.
Over the past five years, you may have seen Scott speaking at industry events/webinars for organizations such as APPA, NFMT, and local facility management associations. He’s also contributed to industry publications such as ControlTrends, AutomatedBuildings.com, and FacilitiesNet.

Haroon Rashid, Senior Business Development Manager for Smart Buildings and Smart Cities, Phoenix Contact
Haroon Rashid is the Senior Business Development Manager for Smart Buildings and Smart Cities at Phoenix Contact. He is focused on developing go to market strategies, identifying and developing repeatable solutions, and establish technology collaboration with IoT companies. Haroon was one of the founding members of Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Coalition, senior member of IEEE and chairs/leads the Industry Value Proposition committee at Phoenix Contact. He is also part of the NEMA High Performance Buildings’ Data Center Security Work Group.