In this episode, I interviewed Aaron Bailey, Sales Director at Star Elevator, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aaron holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career with TK Elevator immediately after graduating. With over a decade of experience in sales and sales management, Aaron takes pride in sharing his expertise with…

In this episode, I interviewed Richie Lobert, Founder & Co-Director of LML Lift Consultants in Melbourne, Australia. Richie has been in the industry for many years starting right out of high school and has traveled the world working on and with elevators as a mechanic, engineer and consultant. Richie is a true “Lifty” as they…

In this episode, I interviewed Steve Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at Southern Elevator. Steve started his career outside of the elevator industry, gaining knowledge and experience in operations, from the military, NASCAR, emergency services and management for over 20 years. When Steve started at Southern, he found that the management skills and knowledge he had…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…