Champion Elevator
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...
Champion Commences US$6-Million-Plus Co-Op City Project
Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has kicked off phase two of its US$6-million-plus modernization of the garage elevators at Co-op City in Bronx, NY. Champion's Don Gelestino, Frank Feniello and...
DiPaolo Named AEG VP Business Development Mid-Atlantic Region
Amy DiPaolo, whose vertical-transportation (VT) industry career spans more than 30 years, has been named American Elevator Group (AEG) vice president (VP) of Business Development, Mid-Atlantic region, DiPaolo announced on...
Forging Ahead
Your author (MJ) speaks to NYC elevator impresario Don Gelestino (DG) about his early ambitions, path to the elevator industry, M&A and industry outlook. Don Gelestino back when he aspired...
Champion Elevator Promotes Baez to Accounts Payable Director
NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator Corp. recently promoted Amy Baez from payroll and compliance manager to director of accounts payable. Baez now leads the accounts payable department alongside her current responsibilities, "ensuring...
Nor’easter Fails To Stifle New York Build 2024
A fast-moving Nor'easter, resulting in NYC's snowiest day in two years, could not stop people from attending the New York Build 2024 Expo on February 11-12 at the Javits Center...
Champion Elevator Secures US$6-Million Modernization Contract in Bronx, NY
Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has been awarded a US$6-million, 22-week modernization job for the garage elevators at Co-Op City in Bronx, New York. Led by Robert Masterson, Frank Feniello...
