The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Denison, Vice President & General Manager of UL’s Appliances, HVAC & Lighting Division, to the CABA Board of Directors. UL is a global independent safety science company with more than 125 years of expertise innovating safety solutions. CABA is an international nonprofit industry association dedicated to the advancement of connected home and intelligent building technologies.

Mr. Denison is responsible for UL’s Appliances, HVAC and Lighting business, where he leads a global team that helps manufacturers navigate complex compliance requirements, as well as provides product testing and certification for safety, energy efficiency and IOT connectivity for use in consumer and commercial applications. He brings over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for helping clients succeed and for advancing innovation.  He holds a BS in accounting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and an MBA from Northwestern University in Chicago. Mr. Denison takes over from Rachna Stegall, Vice-President – Connected Technologies at UL, as the company’s representative on the CABA Board.

“I am very pleased to welcome Todd Denison to represent UL LLC on the CABA Board of Directors,” said Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO. “With his knowledge of innovative and growing areas of the intelligent buildings market and his significant experience in product compliance and standards, I know that he will be a great asset to the CABA Board.”

“I am honored to join the CABA board on behalf of UL,” said Mr. Denison.  “UL shares a common goal with CABA of supporting and advancing innovation in the connected home and intelligent building sector, and I look forward to being active with CABA and its leaders to achieve this mission.”   

About CABA

CABA is an international not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of connected home and intelligent building technologies. The organization is supported by an international membership of over 380 organizations involved in the design, manufacture, installation and retailing of products relating to integrated home and building technology. Public organizations, including utilities and government organizations are also members. CABA’s mandate includes providing its members with networking and market research opportunities. CABA also encourages the development of industry standards and protocols, and leads cross-industry initiatives. More information is available at CABA.org.

About UL LLC 

UL helps create a better world by applying science to solve safety, security, and sustainability challenges. We empower trust by enabling the safe adoption of innovative new products and technologies. Everyone at UL shares a passion to make the world a safer place. All of our work, from independent research and standards development, to testing and certification, to providing analytical and digital solutions, helps improve global well-being. Businesses, industries, governments, regulatory authorities and the public put their trust in us so they can make smarter decisions. To learn more, visit UL.com.