If you haven’t already seen the news, Emerson’s Duncan Schleiss was elected into ControlGlobal.com’s Process Automation Hall of Fame. He joins many other luminaries who have shaped and advanced our world of automation to enable manufacturers and producers to operate more safely, efficiently, reliably, and profitably.

I’ve known Duncan from way back, even before we started the DeltaV development in the early-to-mid 1990s. Duncan led a team of product marketers, including me, that developed DeltaV from an idea into a control system that helped revolutionize how plants operate.

Duncan and I sat down for an interview that included some fond memories from the early days, challenges and milestones along the way, and some make-or-break decisions made to advance the DeltaV system to where it is today. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Here’s the list of luminaries in automation who are members of the Process Automation Hall of Fame. Circled in red are our Emerson Hall of Fame members.

Congratulations to Duncan and all the luminaries who have made a dent in the world of automation!