Transitions

Midwest companies tap VPs.

Abels Joins Schumacher Bret Abels Bret Abels has joined Schumacher Elevator Co. in Denver, Iowa, as vice president (VP) of business development. Here, he will help identify strategic business opportunities...

Industry association, supplier and certification company among those to announce changes

Grone Joins NEII as Vice President of Government Affairs Philip W. Grone Philip W. “Phil” Grone has joined the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) as vice president of government affairs,...

Transitions

Leaders tapped on the East Coast and in the Midwest Borwey Appointed NAESA International Executive Director Borwey James L. “Jim” Borwey, most recently manager of the...

Companies and organizations tap leaders

NAEC Names Executive Director, Deputy Director The Board of Directors (BoD) of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) has named Rená B. Cozart executive director and Amanda Smith deputy...

OEMs tap leaders, a family tradition continues, and an organization director steps down.

Brandt Named Otis VP, Western Region Otis has named Julie Brandt vice president (VP), U.S. Western Region. Most recently vice president and chief transformation officer, she succeeds and reports to...

An international OEM and an NYC-based independent make moves.

Otis Names Cramer President of Americas Group Otis has named Jim Cramer president of Otis Americas, reporting directly to Otis President and CEO Judy Marks, the company announced in June....

Companies fill important executive roles in safety and sales.

Champion Elevator Taps Safety Board Advisor NYC’s Champion Elevator Corp. has named Edward R. Bulakites executive safety board advisor. Bulakites’ 25 years’ experience includes 15 years in environment and health...

New leaders and a promotion

Ken Schmid Selected to Lead KONE Americas KONE has named Ken Schmid executive vice president for KONE Americas, the top leadership role in the division, the company announced in March....

Companies in Sweden, Switzerland grow teams.

Jødahl Named New President, CEO of Alimak Group The Alimak Group has selected Ole Kristian Jødahl to become the company’s president and CEO, the board announced in March. He will...

Transitions and accolades around the world make for busy months.

Peelle Announces Personnel Moves The Peelle Co. announced several personnel moves in September and October: Michael Coyle has joined the company as Sales and Operations manager, overseeing the office, field...

2601 Elliott Avenue in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood; image courtesy of Google Maps

Vanbarton Looks Beyond NYC To Seattle for Potential Conversion

Image by Bricketh for Pixabay

CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director

Image courtesy of ExCel London

LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology

The 106-story Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina; image courtesy of KONE

KONE To Equip Dubai Residential Supertall With 38 VT Units

The meeting of the newly christened Elevate-HER is planned at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre; image courtesy of niagarafallstourism.com.

CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER