Posts by Matt Allred
Joey Austin: It is an Amazing Industry
Joey Austin is the president of Atlantic Elevators, a residential elevator contractor in North Carolina. Joey started as a helper in 2003 and quickly moved up to being a foreman. In 2009, Joey moved to the Bay area of CA and in 2012, he moved to Virginia, where he continued to perfect his skills. In…
Watch the interview on videoLoannie Reyes, the “Elevator Chic:” Knowledge is Power
Loannie Reyes, also knows as the “Elevator Chic,” is the CEO of Authentic Elevator Services, headquartered in New York City. Loannie and her husband Quinn are originally from Puerto Rico and came to New York with the dream of learning the business and starting an elevator company in Puerto Rico. In addition to being the…
Watch the interview on videoAmy DiPaolo: The Sky is the Limit in this Industry
Amy DiPaolo is the Chief Sales Officer and an equity partner with Champion Elevator, headquartered in New York City. Amy started her career at Dover elevator at age 18 working a temp job in the office and she has never looked back. Amy is an ambitious learner and has performed every job possible and learned…
Watch the interview on videoJohn Koshak: Safety, Honesty and Tenacity
John Koshak joined the elevator industry when he was working as an electrician in San Francisco in 1980. John worked in all areas of the field, many office roles and also in manufacturing and design. John is passionate about safety and honesty in the organization, and he has the tenacity to fight for what he…
Watch the interview on videoNick Gretsuk: To Succeed, You Have to be Willing to Fail!
Nick Gretsuk is Executive Vice President of CEC Elevator Cab Corp and Sterylift. Nick joined the elevator industry almost 30 years ago, and has worked in a variety of roles, both in the field and manufacturing cabs. In 2020, Nick invented Sterylift to clean the indoor air of elevators, and to help make the world…
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