Elevator Careers

Today, we talk with Jonathan Fox, a founding member and owner of Resolute Elevator in Burlington, NC. Jonathan Started in the Elevator Industry at the very bottom and quickly learned the trade. In 2017, he and his wife took a leap of faith and started Resolute Elevator. Jonathan knows that as he is true to his word, and invests back in his company and his people, success will be the natural result...

The Elevator Learning Center (ELC) was created to help provide a more advanced level of technical and safety training that is common throughout the elevator industry. The ELC is dedicated to helping elevator companies enhance their quality of service and protect the riding public. It is also dedicated to help elevator professionals advance their careers through education and training. Helping to r...

In this episode, Dominik Sachsenheimer, President of Maven Group talks about his beginnings as a Financial Analyst for Otis Elevator to leading mergers and acquisitions for all of North America. Along the way, Dominik realized he really wanted to be an entrepreneur, so in 2016, Dominik founded Maven Group to provide advisement services to owners of independent elevator companies, as they are conte...

Troy Tilleraas is the Vice President of Field Operations with Schumacher Elevator. Troy has been in the elevator industry for over 30 years and about 21 of those years were in the field.  Troy loves what he does and is passionate about the industry. Whether it be parts, tooling, or information, Troy's mission is to get the field personnel what they need so they, the company and the customers...

Joe Bach is Vice President of Field Operations with Minnesota Elevator (MEI) and oversees half of the field operations for the company. He has been with MEI for almost 12 years and loves working in the industry. Joe finds great joy in continuously learning, improving and delivering the very best to their customers. Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea...

Fernando Mejia has been working, learning and teaching in the elevator industry for many years. He spent 30 years in the field before taking a management position. Today, Fernando lives in Tampa, FL and manages the region of central Florida. Fernando has been an eager student from the beginning and today he loves to share his knowledge with those who are ready to learn. Resources: Subscribe: https...

Today we are talking with Tom Slattery who is a retired mechanic who spent 41 years in the Elevator Trade. Tom Has great stories and friendships from the industry and he still goes back to New York to meet old friends every year. Tom considers  himself fortunate to have been able to work with amazing people in a wonderful industry. Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Su...

Today we are speaking with Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator. Chris is a 4th generation elevator professional; as he says it, he was "born into the industry." Chris is passionate about learning, serving and giving back. Chris recognizes that to be successful  in the elevator industry, you need other people, and that includes investing in their success. Resources: Subscribe: http...

Today we talk with Alan Greenwell, currently a Mod Mechanic with Urban Elevator in TX. Alan has been in the industry many years and spent about 18 years in management with TK Elevator. Alan realized he loves working in the field and decided to move back to what he loves. Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net...

Cory Hussey, COO of Stanley Elevator talks with us about the beginnings of Stanley Elevator and how he got involved after college. Cory reminds us that for those who are dedicated, "the sky is the limit" when it comes to opportunities in the Elevator Industry! Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/...

Today we are talking with Ed Rivera, a Modernization and Construction foreman with TEI in New York City. Ed is passionate about the elevator industry and especially about the people who make it all happen.  Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup A Message From Our Spons...

Today on Elevator Careers, we are talking with Jeff Hanson. Jeff has been in the elevator industry since 1988, and today he talks with us about some of the valuable lessons he has learned over his career. Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup A Message From Our Sponsor...

In this episode, we are speaking with Don Gelestino from Champion Elevator. We discuss Don's early beginnings in the industry and the things he has learned throughout his career. We also talk about what Don loves most about the elevator industry--the amazing people.. Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.ne...