Champion Elevator
New York Build 2026 Expo Planned in March 2026
The New York Build 2026 Expo is planned at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, on March 18-19, 2026. There were more than 500 exhibitors at...
Annual Ed Bonardi Memorial Golf Outing Celebrates a Legend
Organized by Greg DeCola Jr. of VDA, the 33rd Annual Ed Bonardi Memorial Golf Outing at the Blue Hill Golf Club in Pearl River, NY, with Sons of Italy Rockland...
Champion Elevator Announces Executive Leadership Changes
On September 5, NYC-based Champion Elevator announced executive leadership changes designed to honor its entrepreneurial roots and strengthen its foundation for future growth. After 10 years, founder Don Gelestino has...
Mastering the Craft
Celebrating Robert Masterson’s legacy of excellence as he moves on from Champion Elevator by Don Gelestino In February, Newark, New Jersey-headquartered Perlen Steel announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO,...
Perlen Steel Welcomes Masterson as Its New CEO
Perlen Steel, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO on February 27. Masterson's "proven ability to inspire teams, drive sustainable growth and transform challenges into opportunities...
Champion Elevator Welcomes Guarino as Chief Sales Officer
Champion Elevator Corp., headquartered in Manhattan, NY, has welcomed Robert Guarino as chief sales officer. Prior to joining Champion, Guarino held management and sales leadership roles at companies including Johnson...
Gelestino Joins Molloy University’s President’s Advisory Council
Champion Elevator Corp. President and CEO Don Gelestino has been appointed to Molloy University's prestigious President's Advisory Council. As a respected leader and advocate for education and community growth, Gelestino...
Challenging Hudson Valley Modernization a “Testament to Teamwork”
Manhattan-based Champion Elevator Corp. recently completed a transformative elevator modernization at a nursing home in Rhinebeck in New York’s Hudson Valley that Champion President Don Gelestino describes as a "testament...
In Memoriam: Gelestino’s Namesake Father
Donald Gelestino, father of Champion Elevator Corp. President Donald Gelestino, passed away on November 1 at home surrounding by loved ones after a period of declining health. A native of...
New York Build To Include Elevator Companies And Suppliers
New York Build 2025 Expo, the largest construction and design show for NYC, is set to include numerous elevator companies and suppliers. The show, planned on March 12-13, 2025, at...
