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Elevator Industry Growth, Risk, & Relationships: Your Name is All You Have | Matt Jackson
Matt Jackson is the president and founder of Blackstone Elevator Consulting. Matt started in the elevator industry with Kone as an Account Manager, and worked in Denver and Houston before landing in Chicago. When Matt joined VDA and began to see that the business runs best when founded on solid relationships. Matt brought this philosophy…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Warehouse Clerk to Global VP of Sales: 30 Years in the Elevator Industry | Cornelius Walls
Cornelius Walls is the Global Vice President of Elevator Sales with Formula Systems, North America. Cornelius has been in the industry since 1995, when he stared with Adams Elevator as a receiving clerk. Cornelius has served on the board of directors of the EESF for 14 years, including being chairman of the board for three…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Apprentice to Program Manager: 37 Years in the Elevator Industry | Mitch Nici
Mitch Nici is the “Elevator and Escalator Program Manager” for the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in Washington DC, overseeing all elevators and escalators. Mitch started his career as a helper with Flynn Hill Elevator in 1985 and in 1992, Mitch moved to Washington DC and joined WMATA. Mitch has been in the industry…
Watch the interview on videoInside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley
Steve Comley is the President of The Elevator Museum in Amesbury, MA. Steve grew up in the industry with his father working at Payne Elevator; Steve joined the company when he was 18 years old, and spent 43 years as a mechanic. Steve has a passion for all things “elevator” and has collected many artifacts…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Elevator Mechanic to Elevator Consultant | Nick Montesano
Today our guest is Nick Montesano, CEO and President of DTM Drafting and consulting services. Nick started as a helper with Millar elevator in New York City in 1979. In 1984, Nick joined his father, Joseph C. Montesano at the family consulting business. Nick has been in the industry 43 years and he is passionate…
Watch the interview on videoStarting a Career in the Elevator Industry: Training & Commiting to Your Education | Evan Petrower
Evan Petrower is the president of Day Elevator and Lift, a Kleemann Company. Evan started Day Elevator as an accessibility and mobility company in 1992 he has continued to grow. Evan holds a New York City Director license. Evan is the past president and board member of AEMA, and is a safety and education committee…
Watch the interview on videoBe 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…
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