INTRODUCTION: Jeremy Metzger, CEO of Axxiom Elevator. Jeremy graduated from Penn State and joined the elevator industry with Kone as a Sales Rep, with his first assignment in Tampa FL. After Kone, Jeremy spent over 15 years at Otis in multiple management roles and following Otis, Jeremy spent two years as COO of Oracle Elevator.…

INTRODUCTION: Corinne Nawrocki is the CEO and Founder of Abel Elevator Consulting, Inc. headquartered in Boston, MA. Ms. Nawrocki entered the vertical transportation arena in 2015, leading new sales strategies for TKE. She later moved into project management and on-site development with Schindler Elevator, where she learned the key factors contributing to the operational side…

INTRO: Ed Rivera, Also known as “Your Elevator Pal” is a Regional Modernization Trainer with TK elevator, based out of New York City and has been in the industry many years. Ed has a passion for continuously improving the elevator industry and those in it. In the near future, Ed wants to start a live,…

Today, our guest is Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator. In this interview Chris shares his path of developing as a business owner in the elevator industry. Having been on this journey of a while, Chris has learned many lessons along the way; some of them the hard way. Though it’s not always easy to…

INTRODUCTION: Michael Caputa is the Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in Florida. Michael started his career with Thyssenkrupp elevator as an Account Manager in Atlanta and has grown in several different roles and companies. Michael is an endurance athlete and has proven over and over the power of the mind over matter. Michael…

INTRODUCTION: Michael Caputa is the Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in Florida. Michael started his career with Thyssenkrupp elevator as an Account Manager in Atlanta and has grown in several different roles and companies. Michael is an endurance athlete and has proven over and over the power of the mind over matter. Michael…

Introduction: Mike Balsamo is the Senior Vice President with Van Deusen Associates in New York City. Mike started his career with PS Marcato working summers as a helper and he credits his early time in the trade to being foundational to the work he does does today. Mike says responsiveness to customers is critical because…

Ed Stachowiak, Chief Operating Officer at Axxiom Elevator. Ed started his career as a sales rep with Otis Elevator in Syracuse, New York where he learned and grew rapidly. In 2023, Ed became one of the founders of Axxiom Elevator with a vision to become the “Elevator Service Provider of Choice.” Ed believes personal and…

Ed Stachowiak is the Chief Operating Officer at Axxiom Elevator. Ed started his career as a sales rep with Otis Elevator in Syracuse, New York where he learned and grew rapidly. In 2023, Ed became one of the founders of Axxiom Elevator with a vision to become the “Elevator Service Provider of Choice.” Ed believes…

Introduction: Kendra Glenn is the Managing Partner of BTS Elevator Packages. Kendra grew up in the industry, but wasn’t sure she wanted to be part of the family business. After Graduating from college and working in hospitality for a few years, Kendra realized she wasn’t being challenged or feeling fulfilled. Kendra decided to join the…