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Kress joins Aircuity as VP, channel sales

Jay Kress

Manhattan, NY Jay Kress has joined Aircuity as the vice president, channel sales. Kress brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership and strategic partnerships that will help the company’s network of channel partners continue to grow in the market. Kress has a proven track record of driving results through collaborative, innovative approaches, and will be instrumental in supporting and expanding relationships.

Joining Aircuity, Kress brings over 30 years of controls experience, sales leadership and strategic partnerships. In his role, Kress will focus on new construction projects and assisting our channel partners with the unique opportunities in their territories to provide clients with Aircuity installations that assist them in meeting their strategic goals. He will also act as a point of contact for several key accounts in the Midwest. Before joining Aircuity, Kress was vice president of sales at 75F, a company focused on providing energy-efficient, smart building solutions through intelligent, IoT-based automation for HVAC systems. Prior to this, he spent 10 years at ecobee, a leader in smart home technology.

“Jay’s extensive experience and proven track record in sales leadership make him a great fit for Aircuity as we continue to expand our channel partnerships and support our clients’ energy efficiency goals,” said Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity. “His deep understanding of building controls and strategic sales leadership will be invaluable in helping our partners deliver exceptional solutions that optimize indoor environments and drive energy savings.”

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