Johnson Controls Elects David Abney to Its Board of Directors

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16  /PRNewswire/ -- The Directors of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) announced today the election of David Abney to its Board of Directors. Mr. Abney, 54, is the Chief Operating Officer for UPS.

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"We are delighted to have David join our Board of Directors," commented Stephen Roell, Chairman, President and CEO of Johnson Controls. "He brings impressive operational experience and I know that he will provide valued counsel and make important contributions to our Board."

Mr. Abney has held numerous positions throughout his 35 years with UPS. He currently directs all operations worldwide including a sophisticated global transportation network. He oversees the pick-up and delivery of 15.8 million packages and documents daily to a service area that includes every address in the United States, as well as over 200 countries and territories.

He holds a bachelor's of science degree in business administration from Delta State University.  In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Abney serves on the Board of Directors of the Delta State University Alumni Foundation and the Air Transport Association. He is also a board member of the Southern Center for International Studies and the Coalition of Service Industries.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/. 

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