Champion Elevator Promotes Hotlzman to VP of Safety & Risk Management

NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator has promoted Gary Holtzman from safety director to vice president (VP) of Safety & Risk Management. During his tenure as safety director at Katerra construction company from 2018-2021, Holtzman was instrumental in developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive organizational programs blending historical industry knowledge with new technologies in Jersey City, New Jersey. Before joining Katerra, Holtzman served as risk control consultant at Majestic Service Co. from 2011-2018. In this role, he conducted more than 14,000 building and site inspections in the greater NYC area, assessing risk for insurance underwriters. His extensive experience and OSHA 510 construction certification underscore his expertise in this field. As Champion safety director, Holtzman set high standards for safety and risk management, contributing to the company’s reputation for safety and reliability in the elevator industry. His elevated role “includes the creation of an industry-leading health, safety and environmental program that not only adheres to the highest standards, but sets new benchmarks for the industry,” Champion stated.