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The Elevator Careers Podcast
The Elevator Careers Podcast explores the careers, challenges, and innovations shaping the elevator industry. Through conversations with professionals across the trade, we share career journeys, lessons, business advice, and more. We aim to educate, share experiences, and connect the community. Hosted by Matt Allred of The Allred Group, a leading elevator industry recruiting firm.
Episodes
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Thriving in the Rapidly Changing Elevator Industry | Anthony Marchese
Intro: Today’s guest, Anthony Marchese, grew up on the shop floor of his family’s elevator controls business — literally riding his tricycle between controller…
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Veteran Elevator Mechanic with over Two Decades of Experience | Andrew Glauser
A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and…
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Veteran Elevator Mechanic Talks Michael Jordan, Trump Tower, & 46 Years in the Trade | Jim Lembesis
A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and…
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Breaking Barriers: A Woman's Journey in Elevator Construction | Shannon Drezek
A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and…
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The People Skills that Make or Break an Elevator Company | Tom Esch, Part 2
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…
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Transforming Elevator Workplaces Through Genuine Care and Gentle Leadership | Tom Esch, Part 1
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…
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Building a Lifetime Career in the Elevator Trade | Will Fleischer
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…
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Encoders in the Elevator Trade | Jared Stearns
In this episode, I interviewed Jared Stearns, Sales Manager for Encoder Products, a supplier to multiple industries, including elevators. Jared started his…
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HydraSafe Brake Preventing Elevator Failures | Kevin Cunningham, Part 2
In this episode, I interviewed Kevin Cunningham, an elevator professional and entrepreneur who, along with his partner Tim Toan, turned a critical safety…
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Safety Innovation in the Elevator Industry | Kevin Cunningham, Part 1
In this episode, I interviewed Kevin Cunningham, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in elevator construction, modernization, and consulting…
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Education is Key to Elevator Safety | David Smarte
In this episode, I interviewed David Smarte, Global Education and Safety Officer with the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC). David started…
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Elevator Safety Absolutes that Save Lives | Ray Downs
In this episode, I interviewed Ray Downs, a 35-year veteran of the elevator industry. Ray started with Otis in 1989 as Regional Manager of EH&S and retired…
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Working with Phoenix Modular Elevator | Chuck Tyler, Part 2
In this episode, I interviewed Chuck Tyler, Director of Operations and Business Development with Phoenix Modular Elevator. The company has been in business for…
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From Elevator Field Tech to Director | Chuck Tyler, Part 1
In this episode, I interviewed Chuck Tyler, Director of Operations and Business Development with Phoenix Modular Elevator. Chuck started his career in the…
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Air Force Recruiter to the Elevator Industry: Finding Purpose in Civilian Life | Josh Gray
In this episode, I interviewed Josh Gray, Senior Recruiter with The Allred Group, a leader in elevator industry recruiting. Josh spent 24 years serving his…
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Elevator Compliance with NYC Department of Buildings Codes | Gary Mosleh
In this episode, I interviewed Gary Mosleh, Director of Compliance at UNITEC Elevator. Gary transitioned from a 10-year career in private equity to the…
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How IoT is Transforming Elevator Maintenance: Good Service and Maintaining Margins | Chris Short
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Short, a 20-year elevator industry veteran who has led pioneering efforts for IoT technology to improve elevator service…
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Having an Impact as an Elevator Consultant | Steve Broom
In this episode, I interviewed Steve Broom, a regional sales manager with VDA. Steve joined the elevator industry 25 years ago after spending his early career…
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Navigating the 2019 ASME Elevator Code | Evan Rahey
In this episode, I interviewed Evan Rahey, Sales Executive with Wurtec with a specific mission to sell and promote The WURCOM Two-Way Communication Solution in…
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38 Years in the Elevator Industry, From Australia to the US | Jason Armistead
In this episode, I interviewed Jason Armistead, Software Engineering Manager with G.A.L. Manufacturing. Jason started in the elevator industry as a 17 year old…
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Modernization, Sales & the Elevator Industry Community | Aaron Bailey
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…
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Worldwide Opportunities: A 30+ Year Journey in the Elevator Industry | Richie Lobert
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…
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From Military to Elevator COO: Leadership, Hiring, and Managing Chaos | Steve Phillips
In this episode, I interviewed Steve Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at Southern Elevator. Steve started his career outside of the elevator industry, gaining…
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Air Force Values in Elevator Industry Leadership | Chris Miller
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…
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The Elevator Industry Needs Inspectors: Interview with the Director of NAESA | Emerald Kuhns
In this episode, I interviewed Emerald Kuhns, Executive Director of NAESA International. Emerald joined NAESA after working in sales leadership and she has…
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From Navy Fighter Pilot to the Elevator Industry: "Make Sure Your Voice is Heard" | Erin Scott
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…
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From Hospitality to Elevators: The Impact of Elevator Interiors | Nathan Hall
In this episode, I interviewed Nathan Hall, Chief Elevator Enthusiast at Vasile Elevator. Vasile Elevator is a designer, manufacturer, and installer of premium…
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44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA's Senior VP | Mike Loeffler
In this episode, I interviewed Mike Loeffler, Senior Vice President/General Manager with VDA Vertical Transportation Consulting. Mike started in the industry…
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Building an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2
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…
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From Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1
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…
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Elevator Company Leadership: "Make Time to Get Into the Field" | Corinne Nawrocki
In this episode, I interviewed Corinne Nawrocki, CEO and Founder of Abel Elevator Consulting, Inc. Corinne entered the vertical transportation arena in 2015…
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Career Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera
In this episode, I interviewed Ed Rivera, a Regional Modernization Trainer with TK elevator. Ed is also known as "Your Elevator Pal" and has been in the…
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Leadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator. Chris shared his path of developing as a business owner in the elevator industry…
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The Future of Elevator Service & Consulting | Michael Caputa, Part 2
Interview Part 2: Elevator Consulting In this episode, I interviewed Michael Caputa, Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in Florida…
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Customer Service & Leadership in the Elevator Industry | Michael Caputa, Part 1
Interview Part 1: Elevator Career Journey In this episode, I interviewed Michael Caputa, Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in…
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Inside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo
In this episode, I interviewed Mike Balsamo, Senior Vice President with VDA in New York City. Mike started his career with PS Marcato working summers as a…
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Lessons from Founding an Elevator Business | Ed Stachowiak, Part 2
Interview part 2: Discussing the challenges and lessons of starting a new business. In this episode, I interviewed Ed Stachowiak, the Chief Operating Officer…
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Personal Growth as an Elevator Industry Professional | Ed Stachowiak, Part 1
Interview Part 1: Ed's career journey with Otis In this episode, I interviewed Ed Stachowiak, the Chief Operating Officer at Axxiom Elevator. Ed started his…
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Growing and Competing as an Independent Elevator Business | Kendra Glenn
In this episode, I interviewed Kendra Glenn, Managing Partner of BTS Elevator Packages. Kendra grew up in the industry, but wasn't sure she wanted to be part…
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Elevator Industry Leadership: Trust Your People | Mike Frangias
In this episode, I interviewed Michael Frangias, CEO of New York/New Jersey Elevator Company. Mike grew up in the elevator industry, with his father taking him…
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Building a Career in the Elevator Industry with Global Experience | Tom McMahan
In this episode, I interviewed Tom McMahan, the Business Development Manager with Delaware Elevator. Tom started his career at Miami Elevator right after…
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30 Years of Elevator Industry Experience and Elevator Sill Innovation | Scott Akin
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Scott Akin, owner of Elevator Sill Solutions by Archi-Tread, a manufacturer and installer of elevator cab and hoistway…
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Fifth-Generation Family Elevator Business | Sammy Kolker on Leadership and Creativity
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Sammy Kolker, who represents the fifth generation working at Matot Corporation, her family's dumbwaiter manufacturing…
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From Elevator Mechanic to Company Founder: Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Sean Madden
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Sean Madden, Innovation Manager at Southern Elevator, former founder of Madden Elevator, and current President of the…
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Elevator Inspections, Training & Safety: Lessons from a 30-Year Industry Veteran | Chris Strawn
Matt Allred interviews Chris Strawn about his career in the elevator industry. Chris is the owner of Elevator Safety Training Services (ESTS). He started in…
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Elevator Safety Everyone Should Know: The EESF's Mission | Amber Catlin-Kolodziej Interview
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Amber Catlin-Kolodziej, the Executive Director of the Elevator escalator Safety Foundation. The EESF’s mission is to…
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Fixing America’s Broken Elevators: A Public-Private Modernization Partnership | Scott Drummond
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Scott Drummond, president and founder of Emi's Elevator and founder of Nokes Mountain Benefit Corporation. Scott has…
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33 Years in the Elevator Industry: Become a Student of the Game | Bill Appelbaum
Matt Allred and Bill Appelbaum sit down to discuss Bill's elevator industry career over the past 30+ years. They discussed his beginnings as a truck driver and…
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Bringing Nonprofit Experience to the National Association of Elevator Contractors | Rena Cozart
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Rena Cozart to discuss her experience of becoming the Executive Director of the National Association of Elevator…
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From Union Elevator Apprentice to SkyTech Elevator Co-Owner | Chris Pearce Interview
Chris Pearce is a co-owner of Skytec Elevator in Austin, Texas. Chris started his career as a union apprentice with Omni Elevator at age 19, but after a few…
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Running an Elevator Door Manufacturing Business: Treat Your Customers Like Family | JT Peelle
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews JT Peelle, President and CEO of Peelle Company, about his career path from truck driving to sales, accounting, and…
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70 Years of Elevator World Magazine | CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon on the Elevator Industry’s History
T. Bruce MacKinnon is the CEO of Elevator World Magazine. T has been with Elevator World for 27 years; 3 years as CEO. Elevator World is a family business that…
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From US Navy Weapons Elevator Tech to 23-Year Elevator Mechanic | Bob Sinram’s Career Story
Bob Sinram has been working in the elevator industry for 23 years on his second time around. Bob’s first exposure to elevators was from 1980-1984 as a weapons…
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92 Years Old and Still Working: A Lifetime in the Elevator Industry | Jim Comley
Jim Comley is the President and Owner of Embree Elevator. Jim Started in the industry when he was 19 years old in 1950. After a few years in the Navy, Jim…
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Learn the Business! Building a Career in the Elevator Industry | Ray Miller
Ray Miller is the Business Development Manager for Elevators with Schmersal, USA & Canada. Ray started his career with Southern Elevator & Electric Supply…
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Elevator Industry Talent from Outside the Trade | Josh Miller
Josh Miller is the Sales Manager for Services & Solutions for Kone in the San Francisco Bay area. Josh has an MBA from St. Mary's College of California and…
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"It Feels Good Keeping People Safe": Addressing Elevator Hoistway Safety Issues | Darrin Porch
Darrin Porch is the Founder and CEO of SafeRise, LLC. Darrin founded SafeRise as a solution to safely address elevator installation issues throughout the US…
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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…
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From 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…
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Inside 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…