Dave Sumption brings over 40 years of experience in building controls, automation, and construction management to every conversation—along with a well-earned reputation for getting complex jobs done right. With a career that spans everything from high-rise towers to military facilities, Dave has led projects across virtually every sector, including education, healthcare, industrial, telecommunications, and government. His technical knowledge covers HVAC, electrical, building automation, energy systems, security, and fire protection, making him a trusted authority in the smart building space long before it was called that.

Throughout his career, Dave held leadership roles at industry giants like Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Invensys, where he managed multi-million-dollar project portfolios, supervised cross-functional teams, and delivered mission-critical solutions with zero downtime expectations. He has a strong foundation in operations, project financials, construction law, and commissioning, and held four California contractor licenses. His later work with the County of Los Angeles focused on energy management, LEED projects, and retro-commissioning over six million square feet of facilities—further reinforcing his legacy as a leader in sustainable, intelligent infrastructure.

Now living in Playa del Rey, Dave enjoys traveling the world and exploring the open road on his motorcycle. He remains a sharp, sought-after voice in the building intelligence community, bringing both technical depth and hard-earned perspective to the ever-evolving world of smart, sustainable design.