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Gary Harberson
Mr. Harberson joined VDA in 2022 as a Senior Inspector in the Houston, TX office. He is a 43-year veteran of the elevator industry, having held various positions at General … Continue reading “Gary Harberson”
Nathan Jordan
Nathan began his consulting career in 2000 with TKE as a helper, eventually moving to Schindler Elevator Corporation where he performed as a service mechanic, later becoming titled District Service … Continue reading “Nathan Jordan”
Michael Stanley
Stanley is a Field Examiner, with over 37 years of elevator industry experience. He began his industry career as an elevator mechanic with Otis Elevator beginning 1984 in New York, … Continue reading “Michael Stanley”
Mirna Padilla
Mirna is a Sales Coordinator at VDA, operating out of the company’s New City, NY branch.
Clare Duda
Clare is the Legal Services Manager at VDA, operating out of the company’s East Hanover, NJ branch.
Stephanie Gabriel
Stephanie is an Administrative Assistant at VDA’s Voorhees, NJ branch.
Tony Davis
Mr. Davis is the Senior Salesforce Administrator at VDA, working out of the company’s New Jersey branch.
Timothy Melanson
Mr. Melanson has more than 30 years of experience in all facets of the elevator industry.
Tom Tusinac
Mr. Tusinac joined VDA in 2021 as a Marketing Assistant, responsible for RFP response and website/social media management/vendor compliance. In 2023, his focus shifted solely to RFP response and Tradeshow/Event … Continue reading “Tom Tusinac”
Ryan McLaughlin
Mr. McLaughlin joined VDA in October 2017 as an Associate/CAD Designer for the Western Region. He is responsible for generating a full range of drawing production work using AutoCAD and … Continue reading “Ryan McLaughlin”
Brian DeGolier
Brian DeGolier joined VDA in 2016 as an Associate in the CAD Department. His responsibilities include supporting VDA consultants and architects with Vertical Transport Design information in AutoCAD. Prior to … Continue reading “Brian DeGolier”
Gavin Campbell
Driven business and operations executive with a track record of sustainable growth across multiple industries and geographies with annual revenue responsibilities of +$780M with $ l 40M in profit. Significant … Continue reading “Gavin Campbell”
Daniel Moore
Mr. Moore joined VDA in 2023 in the Dallas, TX office. He has amassed an impressive 15+ years of experience in the elevator industry, beginning his career as a skilled … Continue reading “Daniel Moore”
Austin Barbre
Mr. Barbre joined VDA in 2022 as an Associate in the Houston, TX office. He started his career in the elevator industry with Schindler Elevator in 2007, working all areas … Continue reading “Austin Barbre”
Dan Hrivnak
Dan works out of the New York branch office as a Vice President, Business Development.
Greg DeCola
Greg works out of the New York branch office as a Vice President, Codes & Standards.
Nicole Hussa
Nicole joined the VDA team in 2009 and works out of the East Hanover branch office as an MPT Director.
Vincent Denier
Vincent joined the VDA team in 2023, working out of the New York branch office, as a Senior Field Examiner.
Michael W. Wentworth
Mike joined the VDA team in 2023, working out of the New York branch office, as an Associate.
Jake Seibert
Jake joined the VDA team in 2023, working out of the Houston branch office, as an Associate.
Jeffrey Podgorny
Jeffrey joined the VDA team in 2023, working out of the Los Angeles branch office, as a Senior Associate, Key Accounts.
Eric Buschick
Eric Buschick joined VDA in 2023 operating out of the Milwaukee office as an Associate. Mr. Buschick brings 37+ years of industry knowledge and experience to the VDA team. Prior … Continue reading “Eric Buschick”
Mike Wentworth
Mr. Wentworth works as a Senior Associate out of VDA’s New York City office.
Christopher Eckler
Prior to joining VDA, Mr. Pacheco held various positions at Delta Beckwith Elevator (an Otis subsidiary) starting out as an Engineer, responsible for design, coordination, and fabrication drawings for new elevators. Progressing through roles of increasing responsibility, he served as Chief Engineer and Design Manager, New Equipment Sales Engineer/Estimator, New Equipment and Modernization Manager, and finally Service/Modernization Sales Manager. During his career at Delta Beckwith, he helped institute improved processes, client relations, and increased sales and profitability.
Andrew Pearlstein
Mr. Pearlstein joined VDA in 2023 working as a client account manager.
Austin O’Mahony
Austin started working with VDA in 2023 out of our Miami office. As an associate, he will be leading the way in consulting services for the southern Florida region.
Christopher Eckler
Mr. Eckler began working with VDA as an associate out of our Boston office.
Eduardo Rivera
Eduardo started his elevator career working as an engineering intern at a small local one contractor, who after graduating hired him as a full-time engineer. While there, he oversaw and … Continue reading “Eduardo Rivera”
Joe Neto
Mr. Neto spent nearly 32 years in the vertical transportation consulting business before joining VDA in 2022 as Vice President – Key Accounts. The first 15 years of his consulting career encompassed working and growing all aspects of his family business, including Mandated Inspections, witnessing Mandated Tests, Equipment Evaluations, Acceptance Testing, writing specifications for Maintenance Agreements and Modernization projects, Project Management, and was responsible for all Engineering for New Construction projects. Mr. Neto took over as President/CEO in 2006 and continued to grow the business for another 9 years until his business was acquired in 2015.
Mr. Neto brings his industry knowledge and experience to help VDA continue to grow in all aspects of Elevator and Escalator Vertical Transportation Consulting.
Jeff Hart
Mr. Hart started with VDA’s Chicago office in 2018. As a senior associate, he was responsible for quality control audits, inspection services, and modernization services. In 2020, Mr. Hart took … Continue reading “Jeff Hart”
Shawn Levins
Mr. Levins is responsible for vertical transportation design and development of both new and existing structures in multiple jurisdictions. Some of his duties for new construction include performing elevator systems … Continue reading “Shawn Levins”
James Cummings
Mr. Cummings joined VDA in June 2021 as an Associate in our Boston, MA office with over 40 years of experience in the elevator industry. He is responsible for all … Continue reading “James Cummings”
Patrick Loeffler
Mr. Loeffler joined VDA in 2019 as an Associate in our Atlanta, Ga. Branch office. As an Associate provides complete or partial services for the modernization of existing equipment or new equipment and provides maintenance equipment evaluations, maintenance monitoring and maintenance contracts.
Prior to joining VDA, Mr. Loeffler held various positions ranging from elevator mechanic/ adjuster to Senior Superintendent of New Equipment in one of the Southeastern regions as well as in the electrical field for 20+ yrs. ranging from apprentice to master electrician to operating his own commercial electrical contracting company.
Dennis Saunders
Mr. Saunders joined VDA in 2019 as an Associate. His responsibilities include the maintenance equipment evaluations, due diligence surveys, traffic analyses, modernization services and specification preparation of existing equipment in existing buildings.
Mr. Saunders began his career as a mechanic with Elevator Specialist Inc., an Independent Elevator Company in Atlanta in January 1985. He worked the first eighteen (18) years as a mechanic and lead mechanic on some larger accounts. Mr. Saunders has experience in Service, Repair and Modernization of Elevators and Escalators. He became a full time Field Supervisor for his last two (2) years at Elevator Specialist, Inc. In addition, Mr. Saunders worked with Otis Elevator Company in the Atlanta Branch as a Maintenance Supervisor from May 2005 until May 2018.
Shawn Barbre
Shawn is the Director of Marketing at VDA Elevator Consulting. Previously she had worked as a Manager at Barbre Consulting, Client Services for DirectPath, as Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications, … Continue reading “Shawn Barbre”
David Hannaford
Mr. Hannaford oversees all aspects of VDA financial operations. This includes financial reporting, budgeting, insurance, capital management, taxes, and banking activities for the company. Dave joined VDA in 2021 as … Continue reading “David Hannaford”
Richard Wysocki
Mr. Wysocki joined the VDA Minneapolis, MN branch office in August of 2021. Hired as an Associate, his main responsibilities include the evaluation, design, specification preparation, bid coordination, and complete … Continue reading “Richard Wysocki”
Jose Perez
Mr. Perez started with VDA in August of 2022. Having been on the contractor side for 10 years working at TKE, Schindler and most recently Urban Elevator Chicago. The primary … Continue reading “Jose Perez”
William Padilla
Mr. Padilla joined VDA in 2021 with 30 years of elevator industry experience, as an Associate in our South Florida branch office. He provides services for the modernization of existing … Continue reading “William Padilla”
Dion Cooper
Mr. Cooper joined VDA in 2020 as Senior Associate/New Construction Services – Midwest Region for development of new and existing clients and projects. Responsibilities include design development, coordination for new … Continue reading “Dion Cooper”
Bruce Barbre
Bruce has enjoyed a long career in the elevator trade, beginning as a construction apprentice at Otis Elevator in 1981. He went on to work for Fujitec America as a … Continue reading “Bruce Barbre”
Steve Robertson
Mr. Robertson’s responsibilities with vda® include the evaluation, design, specification preparation, bid coordination, and complete management of new, modernized, and existing projects. He provides extensive expertise in the pre-engineered and … Continue reading “Steve Robertson”
Pete Long
Pete Long joined VDA in June 2022 as Vice President, Business Development. His career of over 39 years in the industry has presented a variety of professional experiences leading to … Continue reading “Pete Long”
Steve Corsale
Steve Corsale joined VDA in 2022 as an Associate. Steve spent his career with a major elevator manufacturer in various roles, and brought his industry knowledge to help grow VDA in New York market. Mr. Corsale’s responsibilities include managing through accounts within the Hospitality, Retail and Health Care industry. Steve works directly with our clients, building partnerships through Contractual Documents, Full Maintenance Agreements, Equipment Evaluations, Invoice Review as well as monthly Maintenance Management. Steve is highly motivated and makes it his priority to help customers through any type difficult situation when it comes to their vertical transportation needs.
Jeffrey Peterson
Mr. Peterson joined VDA in 2016 responsible for new construction design services for the Midwest region. Current role is to manage the organizations new construction sales and business development ensuring … Continue reading “Jeffrey Peterson”
Jeff Sena
Jeff Sena joined the VDA San Francisco branch in 2022. Mr. Sena leverages his engineering degree and many years of industry-specific experience in his current consulting role developing vertical transportation … Continue reading “Jeff Sena”
Jimmy Dean
Mr. Dean has more than 30 years of experience in the elevator industry. Twelve (12) years in the field, as well as a significant amount of time in management roles … Continue reading “Jimmy Dean”
John Roche
Mr. Roche joined VDA in 2020 as an inspector with responsibilities that include many aspects of the elevator industry. His focus is the Mayo Clinic and the wide range of vertical transportation systems located across their seven Regions. In addition, Mr. Roche is also available to provide inspection services for our clients in Minnesota and throughout the upper Midwest. With his extensive field and code experience, John is well suited to provide oversight and hands on field services, including Equipment Evaluations, final acceptance inspections on new and modernized elevator equipment along with plan review and code interpretation for a variety of VDA projects.
Before joining the VDA team Mr. Roche held leadership positions as the Senior Elevator Inspector for the City of St Paul and as the Supervisor of the Elevator Inspection division for the State of Minnesota. Both positions involved supervision of staff, oversight of inspection programs, review of detailed plans and permit applications and field inspections of all types of vertical transportation. Prior to his twenty (20) plus years as an elevator Inspector, Mr. Roche also worked as an Elevator Mechanic with Lagerquist/Dover Elevator and Millar Elevator for twelve years.
Tim Warren
Mr. Warren joined the VDA Minneapolis, MN branch office location in April of 2020. Hired as an Associate, his main responsibilities include the evaluation, design, specification preparation, bid coordination and … Continue reading “Tim Warren”
Robert Campbell
Mr. Campbell joined vda® in 2019 as an Associate in our Boston, MA office with over 20 years of experience in the elevator industry. He is responsible for all phases … Continue reading “Robert Campbell”
Annemarie Bubash
Ms. Bubash in an Associate, with over 15 years of APM and elevator industry experience including day to day operation and maintenance of dual lane and single lane (with by-pass) APM systems at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International (MAC) Airport.
Since joining vda® in 2010 she has been responsible for general oversight of the Operating and Maintenance agreement for both MAC APM systems and MAC vertical transportation systems. She consults on all aspects of APM system operations including equipment evaluations, review of monthly APM system performance availability calculations, quarterly invoicing, annual certification testing of APM technicians. She is also responsible for all phases of vertical transportation consulting. Working for a variety of VDA’s clients, including project management, invoice review, annual reports, equipment evaluation, specification preparation, and coordination of final punch list evaluation of new and existing projects.
Tracey (Trace) Fackler
Mr. Fackler joined vda® in 2016 and is responsible for vertical transportation design, development and coordination, in both new and existing structures. This includes preparation of elevator systems traffic analysis … Continue reading “Tracey (Trace) Fackler”
Mark DeCocinis
Mr. DeCocinis began his career in 1997 with Amtech Elevator Services as a modernization engineer. After gaining experience in the industry, he moved into a sales position and later took … Continue reading “Mark DeCocinis”
C. Terry Stepp
Mr. Stepp joined vda in 2020 with 40 years of experience in the elevator industry. He has experience in all areas of elevator industry that includes: New Equipment, Modernization, Repair, … Continue reading “C. Terry Stepp”
John Frondi
Mr. Frondi joined vda® in 2006, as a Senior Associate responsible for project management and full consulting services pertaining to the evaluation and modernization of existing vertical transportation systems and new systems, in new and renovated buildings. He is also responsible for performing maintenance equipment evaluation and surveys for residential, hotel and commercial properties. Mr. Frondi also oversees a diverse account portfolio whereby he provides various account management services.
Prior to joining vda®, Mr. Frondi worked for a large, international elevator contractor where he held various positions in the field (repair, modernization, new construction and service departments) and management (Territory Manager for Service, Modernization and New Equipment).
Kevin Egli
Kevin Egli joined VDA in 2022 as Area Manager in the Pacific Northwest with over 25 years of prior experience in the elevator industry. Kevin’s background includes various sales management, … Continue reading “Kevin Egli”
Shayna Pitman
Ms. Pitman has 7 years of elevator business experience As the Director of Communications & Training, her previous roles for VDA includes Project Coordination for Regional Accounts along with other … Continue reading “Shayna Pitman”
Todd King
Mr. King joined vda® Minneapolis, MN branch office in October of 2021. Hired as an Associate, his main responsibilities include the evaluation, design, specification preparation, bid coordination, and complete project management of new, modernized, and existing projects. He provides equipment selecting, traffic analysis as well as design of elevator and escalator systems for new construction projects and for new equipment in existing buildings.
Mr. King began his elevator career at Otis Elevator as an Elevator Technician in 1996. He spent time in the areas of service and construction but spent most of his time in the areas of modernization and repair.
In 2002 he accepted a position as an Elevator Inspector for the City of Minneapolis where he performed inspections on new, existing, and altered elevators, escalators, and related equipment. In 2007 he accepted the equivalent position with the State of Minnesota. Throughout his career at the State of MN, Mr. King served on code advisory committees, committees for code adoptions, and as a chair member for the Annual Institute for Building Officials.
Carl Talley
Mr. Talley joined the vda® Chicago branch office in February of 2020. As an Associate, his responsibilities include maintenance equipment evaluation audits on a variety vertical transportation equipment of both vintage and current. Mr. Talley is also responsible for the performance of specification development for modernization and existing equipment based on a field survey and building drawings.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Mr. Talley is well versed in all areas of vertical transportation to include stationary window washing rigs and construction hoist. In addition, he is familiar with related work often called for outside of vertical transportation during specification development. These include elevator cab flooring, HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical disconnects. With this experience he is able to provide clients with major and minor service projects that may require additional oversight to achieve greater outcome in their interest.
In his time since joining vda®, Mr. Talley has had the ability to work and interact with clients both new and old. While each project brings its own challenges, Mr. Talley is able to lend his vision and forethought to any job that will have a lasting positive impact for the client.
Steve Jeskewitz
Mr. Jeskewitz joined VDA in 2022 and brings over 25 years of elevator industry experience. He provides systems analysis, design recommendations, specifications, drawings and construction phase services on new installation, … Continue reading “Steve Jeskewitz”
Jeffrey Sanders
Jeffrey Sanders’ experience in the elevator industry includes 25 years in the field as a service, and repair mechanic. Additionally, he has 10 years managerial experience as a supervisor and … Continue reading “Jeffrey Sanders”
John Donaldson
Our Missouri office is headed by Mr. John Donaldson who joined VDA in August 2021 with over 10 years of prior experience in the elevator industry with a diverse background in construction, modernization, service and repair, project management, sales, operations and management. Mr. Donaldson is responsible for providing consulting services which include equipment and maintenance Equipment Evaluations, developing equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and provides services during the construction administration phase. In addition, he serves as project manager on selected major contracts.
Rob McNeill
Mr. McNeill has over 42 years of experience in the elevator industry. He has held positions in sales, supervision, and management within OTIS and KONE elevator companies. He spent the last 5 years with KONE as Director of Code and Products, Americas and was the Regional Manager of Modernization for the OTIS Western Region.
He currently serves on the state of Oregon electrical and elevator board, previously chaired the state of Washington elevator safety advisory committee, and is a licensed certified elevator inspector.
In 2021, Mr. McNeill joined VDA as an associate working in the Pacific Northwest bringing expertise in all phases of elevator consulting/design services, equipment evaluations, and inspections.
He provides equipment and maintenance equipment evaluations, writes equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and furnishes construction administrations services.
Mr. McNeill developed an expertise in new and existing installations, code compliance, and modernization during his tenure at OTIS and KONE. He has been involved in over 500 modernizations including the TransAmerica building in San Francisco and SeaTac airport escalator modernizations.
Dan Hunter
Mr. Hunter joined VDA in 2020 with 15 years of elevator industry experience. As an Associate with VDA Elevator Consulting for the North Florida area, he provides complete or partial consulting services for maintenance, and modernization of existing vertical transportation equipment. He provides maintenance monitoring and equipment evaluations, specifications, and contract preparation. Project management and oversight coordination is offered as well.
Before entering the elevator trade, Mr. Hunter had a successful career as a Firefighter/EMT, before being sidelined due to injuries. Prior to joining VDA, Mr. Hunter acquired his 15 years of experience progressing through various roles with both private as well as major elevator companies. He began his career with Mowrey Elevator, and advanced from field installation/modernization work to Sales Manager covering an area from Central Florida to North Georgia. Mr. Hunter served as the Senior Account Manager. In this role he was responsible for not only local accounts, but also for the State of Florida Department of Management Services’ contract for all of Florida.
One recent client testimonial from Heather Leatherberry of Condo Association Management states, “Dan Hunter has been invaluable in helping us get our elevator contracts and repairs done properly. His expertise has saved us so much money and time!”
Bill Thomas
Mr. Thomas joined VDA in February of 2017 with over 34 years of experience in the elevator industry. As an Associate for the San Francisco office he is responsible for all phases of Vertical Transportation Consulting for VDA’s existing clients, primarily in Hawaii. He provides equipment and maintenance equipment evaluations, writes equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and provides services during the construction administration phase.
Prior to joining VDA, he co-founded Elevator Dynamics in 1990, where he served as Vice-President for over 23 years. In this role, he operationally managed projects and secured contracts for modernization and repair. At Elevator Dynamics, he also functioned as a journey-level mechanic, performing service, repair and modernization work. In 2013 KONE acquired Elevator Dynamics and retained Mr. Thomas as a Senior Sales of Modernization’s, where he was responsible for bidding and securing modernization contracts in the Los Angeles area. He was a member of IUEC Local 18 for over 25 years, a State of CA Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic for 12 years and held a State of CA C-11 Elevator Contractor License for 23 years.
Kyle Leist
Mr. Leist joined VDA in 2020 as a Senior Associate. He brings more than 13 years of combined experience spanning all aspects of industry and project management, including branch operations, construction, … Continue reading “Kyle Leist”
Tom Corsale
Mr. Tom Corsale joined VDA in 2018 as a part of the Key Accounts team. Tom spent his career with a major elevator manufacturer in various roles, and brought his industry knowledge to help grow VDA in particular markets. As a part of the Key Accounts team, Mr. Corsale’s responsibilities include managing through major accounts within the Hospitality, Retail and Health Care industry. Tom works directly with our clients, building partnerships through Contractual Documents, Full Maintenance Agreements, Equipment Evaluations, Invoice Review as well as monthly Maintenance Monitoring. Tom is highly motivated and makes it his priority to help customers through any type difficult situation when it comes to their vertical transportation needs.
Joe Leist
Joe Leist joined VDA in April 2019 as the Vice President Key Accounts. His primary role is to develop and maintain corporate relationships with our elite clients and to also assure they are receiving the highest level of service from their current vendor and the services that VDA can provide.
Mr. Leist currently works with clients in Retail, Commercial Properties, Higher Education, Multifamily Residential, Hospitality and Medical industries with locations nationally/multi regional Key Account clients. Joe’s role is to share and manage comprehensive tailored programs to protect client’s assets including Multi Year Equipment Evaluations, Master Full Maintenance Agreements, Bidding Services, Modernization Standards, Technical Support/Invoice Review and Critical Capital Planning.
Mr. Leist has experience in all facets of the elevator industry, including construction, modernization, repair, maintenance, and capital planning. In addition, he has lead field, sales, and management teams to provide a high level of service to his customers while providing consistent annual results for the company.
Nick Nikolai
Mr. Nick Nikolai joined VDA in 2016. Nick brings over 30 years of experience in the elevator industry. Nick works closely with Operations Executives in Retail, Commercial Properties, Higher Education, Multifamily Residential, Hospitality and Medical industries with locations nationally/multi regional Portfolio Account clients. Nick develops comprehensive tailored programs to protect client’s assets including Multi Year Equipment Evaluations, Master Full Maintenance Agreements, Bidding Services, Modernization Standards, Technical Support/Invoice Review and Critical Capital Planning.
Mr. Nikolai’s knowledge includes all lines of the industry including New Construction, Modernization and Service. He has held roles with increasing responsibilities including a Helper, Mechanic, Local Rep, Superintendent, Elevator Company owner, Area Manager, Modernization Manager. His responsibilities included, contract negotiations, major project management, safety policy training and adherence, Repair & Service Sales, Technical training.
Moaad Aljahmani
Moaad Aljahmani joined VDA in 2016 as Director of Sales. He has worked in several multinational elevator companies in many countries with more than 18 years of experience in sales, … Continue reading “Moaad Aljahmani”
Mark Prevot
Mr. Prevot joined VDA in August 2018 with extensive experience in design engineering, construction project management, and sales. He is responsible for business development out of our new Albuquerque office. As an Associate, Mr. Prevot’s is also responsible for local area management, performance of all phases of Elevator Consulting/Design Services, Equipment Evaluations, and Maintenance Monitoring. Since joining VDA he has developed an expertise in existing installations and modernization projects
He began his career as an engineer with Boeing and ventured into Commercial and Residential Construction. He has over 25 years of combined Engineering, Construction, and Elevator experience. Most recently he spent six (6) years with Thyssenkrupp in the Albuquerque, NM office responsible for modernization across parts of three (3) states.
Robert Webster
Mr. Webster joined VDA’s Houston, TX branch office in early 2018. Hired as an Associate, Mr. Webster is responsible for all phases of Vertical Transportation Consulting for VDA’s existing clients. He provides equipment and maintenance Equipment Evaluations, writes equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and provides services during the construction and administration phase.
Prior to joining VDA, Mr. Webster spent 40 years with Schindler Elevator Corporation serving in a diverse set of roles. Starting in field operations as an installer, repair manager, and eventually progressing to management as a service manager and completing his career with Schindler working in the modernization engineering group.
Brian Moran
Mr. Moran joined VDA in 2016. Brian has over 30 years of experience in the Vertical Transportation industry. He is an Associate for the Midwest (Michigan) region of VDA. and … Continue reading “Brian Moran”
Kevin Telga
Mr. Telga joined VDA in 2019 as an Associate responsible for providing our new and existing clients with maintenance evaluations and contract negotiations, due diligence evaluations, modernization project management, specification … Continue reading “Kevin Telga”
Scott Collins
Mr. Collins joined VDA in 2017 as Senior Associate and helped to open our Salt Lake City, UT Office. His responsibilities at VDA encompass all aspects of vertical transportation consulting in new and existing buildings including system analysis, design, specifications, project management, modernization, evaluations, capital planning, equipment evaluation, maintenance agreements, and due diligence.
Mr. Collins began his career as a sales engineer and spent 33 years as a branch manager in several locations for a major elevator company. He was branch manager in Salt Lake City for 25 years and was responsible for all sales, service, repair, modernization, and new construction activities in a multi-state area.
Mark Braun
Mr. Braun provides consulting services including equipment and maintenance equipment evaluations, writes equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and provides services during the construction administration phase. In addition, he serves as project manager on selected major contracts.
Mr. Braun has over 35 years’ experience in the elevator industry with Otis Elevator Company. He was responsible for managing several larger accounts in St. Louis and was responsible for maintenance, modernization and service sales, and management in the area. Mr. Braun also held several other positions during his tenure with Otis including branch management in Illinois, and Ohio, regional sales management and new equipment sales prior to moving to St. Louis.
Tim Donahue
Tim Donahue has over 29 years of experience in the elevator industry. He began his career working in the field, installing new and modernizing existing elevators in the Pittsburgh, PA, … Continue reading “Tim Donahue”
Ronald Welts
Ron Welts joined VDA in 2019 as Area Manager with over 24 years of prior experience in the elevator industry with a diverse background in construction and service field operations and supervision, project management, general management, and consulting.
His responsibilities at VDA include local area management and all phases of vertical transportation consulting including system analysis, project management, new installation, modernization, evaluations, maintenance specifications, maintenance management, equipment evaluations, and due diligence.
Mr. Welts has received degrees in Marine Transportation and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. His broad experience in the industry from working in the field to general management allow him to bring a deep understanding of the industry to assist clients in all aspects of vertical transportation.
Garry Legregni
Mr. Legregni’s responsibilities include all phases of Vertical Transportation Consulting for VDA’s existing clients and for development of new business in New York.
He provides equipment and maintenance Equipment Evaluations, writes equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical transportation equipment, and provides services during the construction administration phase. In addition, he serves as project manager on selected major contracts in New York.
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Robert Bry
Mr. Bry joined VDA in 2014 as the Area Manager, responsible for managing and developing the Greater Philadelphia, PA area, Western PA, Central and South NJ, West Virginia, and Delaware … Continue reading “Robert Bry”
Paul Parios
Mr. Parios joined VDA in 2017 with 30 years of elevator industry experience. As Area Manager for North and Central Florida, he provides complete or partial consulting services for maintenance and modernization of existing vertical transportation equipment as well as installation of new equipment. He provides maintenance monitoring and equipment evaluations, specification and contract preparation, and multi-phase construction and design administration. Project management and oversight coordination is offered as well.
Prior to joining VDA Mr. Parios acquired 19 years of management experience progressing through several positions of increasing responsibility at a major global elevator company. In markets including NYC, Dallas and the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic U.S. regions, he has held positions as Sales Manager, Branch Manager, District Manager, and Regional Escalator Sales Manager. For 11 years prior to that, Mr. Parios served as Account Executive at two other elevator companies located in New York City.
Janice Clavet
Janice Clavet, joined VDA in 2014. Ms. Clavet has nearly 30 years of professional experience in the design of elevator and escalator systems for new construction projects, new equipment in existing buildings, and the modernization of vertical transportation equipment. Her responsibilities at VDA include local Area Management, performance in all phases of Vertical Transportation Consulting Design Services, all phases of Vertical Transportation Equipment Modernization, Equipment Evaluations, Maintenance Management, and Due Diligence Evaluations.
Some of the notable projects she has worked on are The Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA; The W Hotel, Hollywood, CA; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA; Broad Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA; Los Angeles County Hall of Justice, Los Angeles, CA; Maurice & Paul Marciano Art Foundation, Los Angeles, CA; New World Symphony, Miami Beach, FL; Westfield Century City, Century City, CA.
Kyle Reinert
Mr. Reinert joined VDA in 2017 responsible for supporting the Midwest Region with the development of new and existing clients. As an Area Manager, he provides complete or partial services for the modernization of existing equipment or new equipment and provides maintenance equipment evaluations, maintenance management, and maintenance contracts.
Prior to joining VDA, Mr. Reinert held various positions of increasing responsibility for national elevator companies ranging from General Manager in Chicago to Area Sales Manager of New Construction Sales for the Northern United States. He also held District Management roles in Wisconsin, responsible for all existing maintenance, modernization, and new equipment sales and operations.
Jesse Pulley
In February of 2019, Mr. Pulley joined VDA as a Senior Associate in our Dallas, TX branch office. Mr. Pulley brings over 15 years of experience in the elevator industry. … Continue reading “Jesse Pulley”
Ken Donner
Ken Donner joined VDA in 2012 as a Senior Associate with over 38 years of prior experience in the elevator industry. Ken has a diverse background in engineering, design, project management, sales, and branch/regional management.
Now, As Area Manager of our Atlanta branch office, his responsibilities at VDA include local area management and all phases of vertical transportation consulting including system analysis, project management, new installation, modernization, evaluations, maintenance specifications, equipment evaluations, and due diligence.
Mr. Donner received a college Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering which provides him a unique perspective and insight into new construction and modernization projects.