Industry Profile
“All From the Heart”
Entrepreneur Israel Gamburd forged his own path into the accessibility/home elevator business. Business plan: Work for the family company until you decide you don’t like it. Be lazy “in a...
Carrer of Gold
Vancouver-based consultant looks back on 40 years in the industry. by Kaija Wilkinson Andrew Wilson grew up in Kirkland Lake, a small northern Ontario gold-mining town that looks like something...
Known Throughout
“An Evening With John Inglis” highlights an extraordinary career for Australia native and world renowned elevator engineer. The Lift Engineering Society of Australia (LESA) honored John Inglis of Sydney, owner...
All About Family
NAEC President Gary Schuette of Midwest Elevator is focused on building a future generation of leaders. For Gary Schuette, 2019 National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) president and president of...
Rockstar Energy
Colley Elevator’s Craig Zomchek brings passion and enthusiasm to his new role as NAEC president. Avid cyclist, expert poker player, punk-rock record producer and second-generation elevator man. Craig Zomchek, president...
In High Gear
Patrick Bass is adapting well to his role as CEO of thyssenkrupp North America. When your author sat down to speak with thyssenkrupp North America CEO Patrick Bass at thyssenkrupp’s...
Bret Abels
Bret Abels, president of NAEC and O’Keefe Elevator, reflects on an industry he entered by accident. Bret Abels, president and chief operating officer of O’Keefe Elevator Co. and 2016 president...
Rick Stumpf
Adams General Manager Rick Stumpf thrives guiding a team he describes as the “best in the industry.” Like many Chicagoans, Adams Elevator Equipment Co. General Manager Rick Stumpf is a...
Jim Peskuski
After a long and colorful career with dumbwaiter company Matot, Jim Peskuski has no regrets. During his nearly 45 years in the industry, Jim Peskuski has seen it from many...
Delaware Elevator, Inc.
Maryland-based company and its sister entities use distinct strategy to thrive. When Delaware Elevator, Inc. was founded by Paul Meeks in Wilmington, Delaware, in the 1930s, one could not have...
