SAVI Controls Leadership

Byron is the VP of Sales at SAVI Controls and responsible for managing high-profile accounts, developing long-lasting relationships and leading high-performing teams.

With over 25 years of experience in AV and IT system design and integration, Byron has a deep understanding of how to deliver world-class projects by connecting the right people to the right solutions – it’s never “one size fits all.” His relationship-first, consultative approach comes from years as a sales and marketing director for companies like Diem Digital and Integrity Sight & Sound. Whether working alongside suppliers, integrators, technicians, engineers, or C-level executives — Byron sees every member of the team as critical to creating next-generation commercial AV and automation experiences. Byron leads the business development effort for SAVI Controls as they continue to “Uncomplicate the World of Commercial AV.” 

Byron lives in Prosper, Texas, with his wife, Shelley. They share three daughters ranging in age from teens to young adults. Byron is a drummer, guitarist, and a lover of music. He used to consider himself a golfer, but nowadays, you’re more likely to see him at a Topgolf than on the putting green (close enough, right?).

Cedric is the VP of Brand & Experience at SAVI Controls. As an enthusiast of all things tech and design, Cedric immersed himself in the AV integration space for the past ten years. In 2017, Cedric stepped into SAVI’s design director role and is responsible for the SAVI aesthetic. Cedric is a creative machine, designing everything from the website and logo to the SAVI user-interface and system. Leading the creative department, Cedric places high-priority on beauty and user experience.

Cedric is an artist by nature, which should surprise no one, as he studied Trumpet Performance and Music Theory at UT Arlington in Arlington, Texas. A self-proclaimed “hobby enthusiast,” Cedric’s interests span a multitude of subjects, including soldering diodes to build his own mechanical keyboards, aerial photography, and chilling with his cat, Madelynn.

Peter currently serves as the Training Manager for SAVI Controls and can teach even the greenest techs to program killer commercial projects. He is the architect of the SAVI training curriculum – designing a hybrid of online and hands-on learning experience. Peter’s teaching roots began at the University of Oregon as a teaching fellow. He has a keen ear for audio (partly thanks to his Master’s in Jazz Studies) and worked as a recording engineer until he became the founder of his own recording studio. In 2016, Peter entered the commercial AV world, where he helped test and install the first version of SAVI Canvas.

Peter has a long list of accomplishments, but he is most proud of his commitment to the environment and veganism, his expertly groomed beard, and his sick pumpkin carving skills.

In addition to serving as an advisor to SAVI Controls, Eric Smith is the CTO of OliverIQ, an a company working to bring reliable simple home automation to the masses. Prior to starting OliverIQ, Eric was the Founder and CTO of Control4.  At Control4, Eric was responsible for setting the organization’s technology vision and guiding the development of home automation solutions that are practical, affordable and easy to use.

Previously, he co-founded iBahn, the worldwide leader in broadband services for business travelers. Smith developed the intellectual property that made it possible to simplify Internet protocols and offer fast, convenient broadband service to travelers staying in more than 175,000 hotel rooms in 200 cities around the world. Prior to iBahn, Smith co-founded PHAST Corp., which quickly became the leading manufacturer of high-end home automation equipment.

Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Brigham Young University.  In his spare time he loves flying, scuba diving and mountain climbing.

Susan brings a wealth of knowledge to SAVI’s Advisory Board helping drive their market position and growth by bolstering distribution, generating business demand, and through M&A initiatives and strategic partnerships. Before joining SAVI, Susan was the former SVP, Marketing at Control4, the world’s leading residential provider of smart home solutions. Susan is a trusted board member to leading businesses in the tech and integration space and advises other revolutionary companies like Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to electric for a more sustainable future.

Susan has profound expertise in B2B, B2C, and B2B2C marketing and business operations. These endeavors have resulted in numerous awards including the 2010 Innovators for Vision Smart Grid award by Distributech, the 2014 Utah Women in Technology award for Excellence in Marketing, and The Masters Industry Heroes Award by CE Pro in 2016.

In her free time, Susan is a hospice volunteer, a mentor to young professionals and is passionate about health and wellness, enjoying cycling, hiking, skiing, tennis, golf and just about anything one can do to stay fit and experience the beauty of the outdoors.

Jeff serves as one of the members of the SAVI Controls advisory board. With 30 years of investment industry experience under his belt, Jeff’s previous positions range from Wholesaler to Sales Director, to Financial Consultant. He built his expertise while working for ClearBridge, Legg Mason, Putnam Investments, AIM Investments, Franklin Templeton Investments, and California Federal Bank / Investment Financial. Jeff’s experience as an investment veteran have led him to become a CIMA® and CIMC® professional. He received an MBA from Texas Tech University and a BA in Psychology from California State University of Long Beach.

Before serving as an advisor to SAVI Controls, Cody began his career at Johnson Controls as a Controls and Equipment Sales Engineer and later transitioned to an Account Executive at Siemens in the commercial building automation space. After earning an MBA from Rice University, Cody held various positions in product marketing, product management, and new product development at National Oilwell Varco and was a Global Product Marketing Manager at Aggreko.   

In 2016, Cody returned to Siemens where he was an Automation and Energy Services Sales Manager in Houston, Branch General Manager in Hartford, CT over the Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, and Security sales and installation teams, and is currently the Head of Building Automation for North America.

Cody resides in Connecticut with his wife and three kids. They enjoy traveling, playing with their dog Rico, skiing in Vermont, and cooking BBQ and Cajun food for their New England friends and neighbors.