Posts by Matt Allred
Be Patient, Be Consistent, Be Disciplined: Interviewing Orlando Elevator’s President | Chris Rivera
Chris Rivera is the President of Orlando Elevator, in Orlando, Florida. Chris started in the elevator industry in 1995 as a helper in Puerto Rico and in 1997, he moved to NYC to continue his career. In Jan 2000 Chris moved to Orland, FL and in July 2022, Chris started Orlando Elevator. Chris loves the…
Watch the interview on videoWith Hard Work, the Ceiling is Limitless in the Elevator Trade | Victor Rosario
Victor Rosario is the Chief Executive Officer of United Vertical Group and Co-founder of United Cabs, in New York City. Victor started in the industry while still in college, and found he has both a knack and a passion for the industry. Victor’s passion drives him to continually innovate and to go above and beyond…
Watch the interview on video41 Years of Enjoying Work the Elevator Trade: Learn from Others and Continue to Grow | Steve Ryan
Steve Ryan is currently the District Manager with Mitsubishi Elevator in Florida. Steve started his career as a Sales Rep with Schindler in 1982 and spent over 28 years in Sales, Branch Manager, and District Manager roles. Steve moved to Florida with Kone in 2013 and in 2018, Steve joined Mitsubishi and started the Tampa…
Watch the interview on videoPlanning and Making Intentional Decisions in the Elevator Trade | John Mezzo
John Mezzo is President of Dynasty Elevator in New York City. John started his career with Otis Elevator as a Test Engineer working in Bloomington Indiana. He then moved to their US Headquarters in Farmington CT where he was a mechanical Engineer. After a few years of engineering, John moved to Las Vegas where he…
Watch the interview on video“You Spend Too Much Time at Work to Not Like What You’re Doing”: An Elevator Journey | Jay Arntzen
Jay Arntzen is President and CEO of Genesis Elevator, President of Revelation Manufacturing, and also Co-Founder of Saving Susan Ministry. Jay started with Montgomery Elevator in 1984, right out of college. Jay spent about 24 years with the company and in 2008, Jay started Genesis Elevator and in 2018, he started Revelation Manufacturing. Jay experience…
Watch the interview on videoElevator Industry Success through Education and Hard Work: A Leadership Career | Bobby Schaeffer
Bobby Schaeffer is the President of D&D Elevator and Senior Vice President of American Elevator Group. Bobby started in the elevator industry as a helper with Flynn Hill Elevator in 1981. In 1982, Bobby started with D&D elevator, eventually becoming its President for 28 years. Bobby served as the President of the NAEC from 1999…
Watch the interview on videoHard Work, Accountability, and Passion for the Elevator Trade | Eric Burket
Eric Burket started in the elevator industry in 1997 with General Elevator, working in Hagerstown, Maryland. Eric quickly found his passion for the industry and has spent 25 years in various sales roles and locations, including Regional Vice President with TK in New York City. Today, Eric is the President of ELEV8 Elevator Consulting. Eric…
Watch the interview on videoWorking in the Elevator Trade since 1981 | Rick Milefchik
Rick Milefchik is the Chief Operating Officer of Access Elevator Supply in San Francisco and Quality Elevator Products in Chicago. Rick started in the industry in 1981 with Montgomery Elevator as a 16 year old high school student, and grew from there. He spent 32 years with Montgomery/Kone and 8 more with ECS Corporation before…
Watch the interview on videoElevator Sales: The Customer Experience | Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith started his career in new installation and modernization sales in Virginia. Over the past 20 years, Jeff has held various sales and sales leadership roles, and has also spent time in P&L. Jeff is currently the Regional Business Development Manager with Smartrise Engineering for much of the Northeast. Jeff is full of enthusiasm…
Watch the interview on videoOver 56 Years in the Elevator Industry and Still Loving the Work | Joel Frohlinger
Joel Frohlinger grew up in an elevator family in New York City and is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Joel has worked in the elevator industry for over 56 years; he started as a helper, ran his own business for about 34 years and still works as a consultant. Joel loves the…
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