Farmers Branch, TX - Building Controls & Solutions (“BCS”), a Platte River Equity portfolio company and provider of building automation and control solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Strawn as Chief Marketing & Technology Officer.
John brings deep industry experience and a strong track record of driving innovation and growth across building automation and industrial technology platforms. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Kele, Inc., where he led digital transformation and go-to-market initiatives. John was previously Head of Digital Marketing at ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation technologies, and he holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Memphis.
“John shares our values-driven culture and brings a deep enthusiasm for advancing BCS’s position as a market leader,” said Eric Chernik, CEO of BCS. “His experience at the intersection of marketing, technology and building systems makes him an ideal fit as we continue to scale and drive value for our customers.”
John’s appointment reflects BCS’s ongoing commitment to strategic leadership, digital innovation and customer-focused growth as it expands its platform across the building automation sector.