Scott Sommer

Scott Sommer, PE, CAP, is a seasoned professional in the Automation industry with 39 years of experience and a passion for continuous learning and growth. His expertise lies in Digital Transformation, data utilization, IIOT, and smart manufacturing concepts.

Scott takes pride in sharing his extensive knowledge through teaching, mentoring, and volunteering activities. His everyday work involves cutting-edge automation design where he leverages his experience as a business owner, patent holder, and a mentor for future automation engineers.

With a strong educational background, Scott holds a Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical) from McNeese State University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Throughout his career, Scott has held significant roles such as Director of Automation Engineering Professional Development at Horizon Controls Group, ISA Trainer at ISA, Regional Director at Horizon Controls Group, Principal Automation Engineer at E-Technologies Group, and Technical Fellow at Renmatix, among others. His diverse experience has equipped him with a holistic understanding of automation technologies and controls.

Passionate about innovation and challenges, Scott looks forward to leveraging his skills and experience in upcoming ventures, considering every obstacle as an opportunity for success.