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Get Started with Smart Controls with Wesco’s Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz

April 14, 2025
Some buildings already have smart lighting controls installed, but others are at the beginning of their control journey. Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz of Wesco discuss action steps you can do today to get ready for smart controls—or get your money’s worth out of the ones you already have.
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Key Takeaways

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • What are the most popular lighting control options?
  • What are some emerging technologies that are about to shake up the lighting control industry?
  • What are the benefits of installing smart lighting controls?
  • What are some things facility managers can do today to either get ready for smart controls or get their money’s worth out of the ones they already have?

 

There are a lot of different lighting controls out there, and their capabilities are evolving all the time. This episode of the Buildings Podcast looks at recent developments that are poised to shake up the industry, plus tips for maximizing the benefits of smart controls.

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About Our Guests:

Sean Grasby is a transformative leader with over 20 years of experience driving business growth and strategic innovation across diverse industries, currently serving as the Senior Vice President & GM, US Construction and Wesco Energy Solutions. Previously serving as President of EECOL Electric, he guided the organization's strategic direction for the past five years.

Previously, Sean was President and CEO of Xperigo, where he spearheaded innovative mobility solutions for automotive partners. His strategic vision and execution expertise fueled business transformation and significant global growth. Sean's leadership background also includes senior roles at Grainger Canada, transforming the Customer Solutions Group, and engineering and leadership roles in the automotive sector with Cooper-Standard Automotive and Travos Automotive.

Greg Hermanowycz is a seasoned executive with 25+ years of experience in the energy/lighting/technology sector. As the Director of Technology and Project Development at Wesco Energy Solutions (WES), Greg is responsible for WES Technology Programs, Strategy, and Processes as well as leading cross functional, consultative technical support across Wesco global and domestic business units. In addition, Greg spearheads the formal corporate Lighting Controls strategy with the Wesco Lighting Controls Center of Excellence, a business development resource for any business unit salesperson to easily leverage and organically add Lighting and Lighting Controls to their existing customer portfolio. Previously, Greg held senior positions at RAB Lighting, Lighting Partners of America, and REXEL.  Greg is a LEED AP, LC, Assoc. AIA, and CLCP.

About the Author

Janelle Penny | Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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