Azione Unlimited Welcomes Sonance’s Mike Cleary to Advisory Board
Azione Unlimited Welcomes Sonance’s Mike Cleary to Advisory Board
Chester Springs, PA (December 2024) – Azione Unlimited, The Smart Home Association™, is pleased to announce the election of Mike Cleary, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, to the Azione Unlimited Advisory Board. This distinguished group of five dealer-members and five vendor-members serves as a strategic think tank, collaborating to guide the organization’s mission of fostering innovation, enhancing business success, and strengthening connections within the smart home industry. The Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping Azione Unlimited’s initiatives and ensuring its vision aligns with the evolving needs of its members and the market.
“I’m excited to join this incredible group of leaders who not only make an impact within Azione Unlimited but also help shape the future of our industry,” said Cleary following the announcement. “It’s an honor to collaborate with such talented people, and I look forward to connecting with even more members as we work together to keep this community thriving.”
Cleary’s term begins immediately, making him the 15th vendor member to serve on the board since its inception. He takes over the advisory position previously held by Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO & Co-founder of Séura, who dedicated seven years to the Azione Advisory Board. Azione Unlimited extends its deepest gratitude for Gilbertson’s time, commitment, and invaluable contributions, and looks forward to maintaining a strong relationship in the years ahead.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Cleary to the Azione Advisory Board. Mike is a universally respected leader in our industry, known for his ability to inspire progress and drive meaningful change,” said Patrick McCarthy, Executive Director of Azione Unlimited. “His expertise and forward-thinking approach will undoubtedly strengthen the board’s efforts to support our members and the broader smart home community.”
McCarthy added, “We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Gretchen Gilbertson for her incredible dedication and contributions over the past seven years. Her leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on Azione Unlimited, and her influence will continue to be felt across the community.”
The current Advisory Board members include:
- Brad Camp, Director of Business Development, OneVision
- Ron Callis, CEO, One Firefly
- Mike Cleary, Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts, Sonance
- Patrick Laidlaw, Director of Business Development-Integration, AiSPiRE / WAC Lighting
- Angela Larson, SVP Services & Customer Operations, Savant
- Bryan Mills, Principal, Mills Technologies
- Kyle Steele, President, Global Wave Integration
- Ryan McDaniel, President, One-Touch Automation
- Nick DeClemente, President, Elevated Integration
- Paul Ostrin, President, Unlimited Integration
