Bluon announced that Christopher T. Stanton has joined the company as a consultant and a member of its Board of Advisors. Stanton brings expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics and workforce development.

Stanton serves as the Marvin Bower Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where his research focuses on the intersection of technology and labor markets. His research has explored AI’s use for enhancing productivity and training in the skilled trades, with a particular emphasis on improving workforce development and addressing talent gaps. 

Stanton’s MBA course “Managing the Future of Work” examines the growing role of AI across both blue-collar and white-collar professions. His perspective on how emerging technologies can complement human expertise aligns closely with Bluon’s vision for the HVAC industry.

“Christopher’s expertise and vision illuminate where Bluon is headed,” said Peter Capuciati, CEO of Bluon. “He has long been an advocate for how advanced AI and technology, when leveraged strategically, can empower technicians to serve their customers more efficiently. More importantly, it allows green techs to become competent techs far quicker, providing a lifeline to the elephant in the room: the increasing skilled lab shortage.”

In his position with Bluon, Stanton will advise the company on its AI and data strategy, helping guide the development of Bluon’s native AI platform and related tools designed to support the trades.

“Bluon understands that access to data, along with accurate AI guidance, helps technicians do their jobs more effectively,” said Stanton. “The company and its leadership understand where the skilled trades are headed: not to a point where AI replaces workers, but a place where AI is an essential competitive tool.”