Posts by Matt Allred
Air Force Values in Elevator Industry Leadership | Chris Miller
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Miller, General Manager with Kone in Salt Lake City, UT. Chris joined the elevator industry after several years in the US Air Force, where he took to heart the Core Values: INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF and EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO. Chris loves what he does and has…
Watch the interview on videoThe Elevator Industry Needs Inspectors: Interview with the Director of NAESA | Emerald Kuhns
In this episode, I interviewed Emerald Kuhns, Executive Director of NAESA International. Emerald joined NAESA after working in sales leadership and she has never looked back. After 8 years administering the QEI certification program, Emerald was promoted to Assistant Executive Director and in 2023, she became the Executive Director. Emerald loves the fact that the…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Navy Fighter Pilot to the Elevator Industry: “Make Sure Your Voice is Heard” | Erin Scott
In this episode, I interviewed Erin Scott, Chief Operating Officer-US Inspections at ATIS. Erin joined the elevator industry after being a Naval fighter pilot and aviation maintenance duty officer in the US Military and quickly found her niche. Erin is passionate about learning as much as possible and knows the value of asking questions. Although…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Hospitality to Elevators: The Impact of Elevator Interiors | Nathan Hall
In this episode, I interviewed Nathan Hall, Chief Elevator Enthusiast at Vasile Elevator. Vasile Elevator is a designer, manufacturer, and installer of premium commercial elevator interiors, cab shells, entrances and doors that was started with grit, determination, and absolute dedication to quality. Nathan shares his background in the hospitality industry and how he came to…
Watch the interview on video44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA’s Senior VP | Mike Loeffler
In this episode, I interviewed Mike Loeffler, Senior Vice President/General Manager with VDA Vertical Transportation Consulting. Mike started in the industry working in the field and loved it from the very beginning. He values that early learning as being key to his success and continues to learn everyday even well into his career. Mike enjoys…
Watch the interview on videoBuilding an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2
In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Metzger, CEO of Axxiom Elevator. Jeremy graduated from Penn State and joined the elevator industry with Kone as a Sales Rep, with his first assignment in Tampa, FL. After Kone, Jeremy spent over 15 years at Otis in multiple management roles and following Otis, Jeremy spent two years as…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1
In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Metzger, CEO of Axxiom Elevator. Jeremy graduated from Penn State and joined the elevator industry with Kone as a Sales Rep, with his first assignment in Tampa FL. After Kone, Jeremy spent over 15 years at Otis in multiple management roles and following Otis, Jeremy spent two years as…
Watch the interview on videoElevator Company Leadership: “Make Time to Get Into the Field” | Corinne Nawrocki
In this episode, I interviewed Corinne Nawrocki, CEO and Founder of Abel Elevator Consulting, Inc. Corinne entered the vertical transportation arena in 2015, leading new sales strategies for TKE. She later moved into project management and on-site development with Schindler Elevator, where she learned the key factors contributing to the operational side of the elevator…
Watch the interview on videoCareer Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera
In this episode, I interviewed Ed Rivera, a Regional Modernization Trainer with TK elevator. Ed is also known as “Your Elevator Pal” and has been in the industry many years. He has a passion for continuously improving the elevator industry and those in it. In the near future, Ed wants to start a live, in-person…
Watch the interview on videoLeadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator. Chris shared his path of developing as a business owner in the elevator industry. Having been on this journey for a while, Chris has learned many lessons along the way; some harder than others. Though it’s not always easy to develop self awareness and…
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