Today’s guest, Anthony Marchese, grew up on the shop floor of his family’s elevator controls business — literally riding his tricycle between controller panels. From those early days to designing New York City’s first inclined elevator, Anthony’s journey is a blend of legacy, innovation, and vision for the future. Anthony is currently Vice President Technical…

In today’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Glauser, a veteran elevator mechanic, adjuster, NEIEP instructor, QEI, and Foreman who’s been keeping people moving safely for over two decades. From working on the new Buffalo Bills stadium to training the next generation of technicians, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our conversation.…

In a world of rapidly changing technology, some professions remain timeless – and today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of elevator mechanics with a true industry veteran. Meet Jim Lembesis, a professional who’s spent 46 years mastering vertical transportation, from working alongside sports legends at the United Center to installing elevators in Chicago’s iconic…

Today our guest is Shannon Drezek, an elevator constructor and NEAP instructor from Oxford, Wisconsin. We discussed her 19-year career in the vertical transportation industry. She highlighted the rarity of women in the trade, noting only about 300 out of 33,000 elevator constructors in the U.S. and Canada are female. Shannon emphasized the importance of…

In this episode, I interviewed Tom Esch, a renowned expert in workplace dynamics and conflict resolution. Tom brings over two decades of experience in helping leaders understand the nuanced ‘people stuff’ that can make or break a business. We dove into how leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and conscious communication can transform workplace culture, prevent costly…

In this episode, I interviewed Tom Esch, a renowned expert in workplace dynamics and conflict resolution. Tom brings over two decades of experience in helping leaders understand the nuanced ‘people stuff’ that can make or break a business. We dove into how leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and conscious communication can transform workplace culture, prevent costly…

In this episode, I interviewed Will Fleischer, a 25 year veteran of the elevator industry. Will first got into elevators by answering a newspaper ad and has never looked back. He has worked in and around Texas throughout his career, in a variety of roles and companies and currently owns and runs his elevator inspection…

In this episode, I interviewed Jared Stearns, Sales Manager for Encoder Products, a supplier to multiple industries, including elevators. Jared started his technical training as a helper to his father, repairing tractors and other farm equipment in Eastern Connecticut. After some time in the military and a close brush with school teaching, Jared became a…

In this episode, I interviewed Kevin Cunningham, an elevator professional and entrepreneur who, along with his partner Tim Toan, turned a critical safety challenge into a mission to safeguard lives. Their product, HydraSafe Brake, is a device designed to prevent unintended ascending movement in elevators, mandated by the A17.3-2020 elevator code. It uses disc brakes…

In this episode, I interviewed Kevin Cunningham, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in elevator construction, modernization, and consulting. Kevin’s journey started with sheer determination: calling every day until he got his first job in the elevator trade. In this interview, Kevin shared how his hands-on experience in the field shaped his…