AU #283: Evolving AV: Scaling Growth and Embracing Lifestyle Tech with Chris Palmer

This is Automation Unplugged and I’m Ron Callis. Our guest today is Chris Palmer, Managing Partner at AV Design Consultants. Chris joined AV Design Consultants back in 2011 and has been instrumental in growing AV Design from $1.25 million in revenue and eight employees to an estimated $5 million in revenue and a team of 21 in 2024. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry and a degree in computer engineering, Chris brings deep expertise in network system engineering and control systems—along with a hands-on management style that keeps him active in the field.