Industry Profile
True to Her Ideals
Entrepreneur and Southerner Sheila Swett believes the industry she loves is on the upswing. With an associate’s degree in Mechanical Technology from State Technical Institute at Memphis under her belt,...
The Power of Relationships
Leader of family business and outgoing NAEC President John Sweeney plans to stay involved. John Sweeney, president of Jersey Elevator Co., is passing the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)...
Marathon Man
ThyssenKrupp Elevator CEO Andreas Schierenbeck talks about how his career and personal choices are helping him rise to the challenge of an ever-more-complex “elevator world.” There are parallels between running...
Jim Lawrence
Consultant looks back on his long industry career with fondness. James D. “Jim” Lawrence is principal, senior elevator consultant for James Lawrence & Associates LLC. A Norfolk, Virginia, native, he...
From One World to Another
Turkey’s Asansör Dünyası becomes part of the Elevator World, Inc. family. A relationship formed nearly 20 years ago between Elevator World, Inc., founder William C. Sturgeon and Istanbul-based Asansör Dünyası...
Having a Say
Marie McDonald looks back on blazing a path for fellow women in the elevator industry. Marie McDonald entered the world in a remarkable way and has stood out ever since....
Carpe Diem
Young but notably accomplished, Jashan Eison leads, but also rolls up his shirtsleeves at H&B, the elevator cab/entrance company where he is president and CEO. As the child of a...
Eye on the Future
A discussion with Jean-Pierre Jacobs, new secretary general of ELA/EEA Industry veteran, photographer and author John Gale (JG) recently met with Jean-Pierre Jacobs (JPJ), new secretary general of the European...
Michael J. Ryan
2013 Sturgeon Award winner discusses his 30-plus years in the industry with Peelle. Michael J. Ryan, vice president of Sales and Marketing, The Peelle Co., has had many accomplishments in...
Dotty Stanlaske
A Trailblazer for Women in the Industry When Dotty Stanlaske began her career as a construction helper for Otis in 1980, women were rare in the industry. She was hesitant...
