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Join Johnson Controls experts Doug Koonz and Robert Harland for a 30-minute webinar on building a BAS strategy that stands the test of time.

As building technologies continue to evolve, facility teams need automation solutions that can adapt to changing operational requirements, connectivity standards, and future expansion. Learn how modern building automation systems have evolved and discover the key principles for creating a flexible, scalable foundation that delivers value for decades. The webinar draws on the evolution of building controls from manual systems to connected, enterprise-wide platforms and highlights the importance of scalability, visibility, and connectivity.

What You'll Learn
• What makes a building automation system future-ready
• Why scalability and connectivity matter for long-term success
• How BAS technology has evolved and where it's headed
• Practical strategies for planning upgrades that support future growth
• How Facility Explorer can help adapt to changing building needs

Who Should Attend?
Facility managers, building owners, consulting engineers, contractors, system integrators, and operations professionals.

Register today and learn how to keep your buildings relevant for the next 20+ years.
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Applications Engineer
Doug Koonz is an Application Engineer with Johnson Controls based in Burlington, Vermont. With more than 10 years of experience in the building controls industry, Doug has built a well-rounded career spanning field service, project sales, and project management. His hands-on background gives him a practical perspective on designing, implementing, and supporting building automation solutions that deliver long-term value for customers.

Outside of work, Doug lives in Vermont with his wife and three daughters. A self-proclaimed gearhead, he's always eager to talk about cars and automotive technology. When he's not working with building systems, you'll likely find him on the slopes snowboarding or on the golf course working to improve a handicap that he jokingly describes as "about one bajillion."

Doug brings a real-world, customer-focused approach to building automation and is passionate about helping organizations make smart technology decisions that stand the test of time.
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Business Development
Robert Harland is a building automation industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience spanning contracting, distribution, and manufacturing, including 16 years with Johnson Controls. This diverse background has given him a unique end-to-end perspective on how building automation solutions are specified, sold, engineered, deployed, operated, and supported throughout their lifecycle.

Throughout his career, Robert has led and collaborated with teams across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC), helping organizations navigate varying market requirements, regulatory environments, and customer expectations. His experience balancing global product strategy with regional business needs enables him to bridge the gap between long-term product vision and practical, real-world application.

Passionate about customer engagement, Robert works closely with building owners, operators, consultants, distributors, and integrators to ensure product strategies are shaped by voice-of-customer insights and focused on delivering meaningful business outcomes. His approach emphasizes operational simplicity, scalability, and long-term flexibility, helping customers maximize the value of their building automation investments.

Based in Tennessee, Robert remains actively connected with both global stakeholders and regional teams. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his children and pursuing his passion for the outdoors. Whether hiking remote trails, primitive camping, or navigating whitewater rapids, Robert brings the same spirit of exploration and problem-solving to his personal life that he applies to building smarter, more resilient facilities.