In Memoriam: Paul T. Beisser

Paul T. Beisser, who began his distinguished career in the elevator industry as an International Union of Elevator Constructors helper in 1962, passed away on August 20 at age 84. Formerly of Pennsylvania, and most recently making Dataw Island, South Carolina, home, Beisser became a construction mechanic and joined Security Elevator Co. in 1968. He advanced to construction superintendent in 1975, progressing to president/CEO in 1980. When Security was acquired by Dover in 1990, Heisser served as regional director for Dover’s elevator division until his retirement. He mentored many young elevator professionals over the course of his career. Survivors include his wife, Ellie, with whom he helped found and support the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Beisser is also survived by his children, Paul and Jennifer; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.