I founded the company in 1994 in the basement of our house with the support of my wife Karla. I had worked in the building automation business for 7 years, and loved the work. However, I wanted a company that looked out for the end user, that provided systems that weren't proprietary, and one where our customers chose to do business with us - not because they had to.Our goals in the work we do include focusing on comfort, efficiency, sustainability, and providing service that helps our… Show more I founded the company in 1994 in the basement of our house with the support of my wife Karla. I had worked in the building automation business for 7 years, and loved the work. However, I wanted a company that looked out for the end user, that provided systems that weren't proprietary, and one where our customers chose to do business with us - not because they had to.Our goals in the work we do include focusing on comfort, efficiency, sustainability, and providing service that helps our customer save money.I have enjoyed using my position and leadership as a service to the industry. I've served at state and regional levels in ASHRAE, a technical organization in the HVAC industry, and am the current Government Affairs committee chairperson.DDC remains headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, with a branch office in Fargo, ND. We have provided building automation systems and services for customers from Omaha to the Canadian border, and across 11 states. Show less