Mr. Durko joined VDA in 2023 as an Associate in the Pasadena office. His responsibilities include consultation on major repairs, modernizations and upgrades, equipment evaluations, maintenance management and inspection services for vertical transportation systems, while managing ongoing projects and developing business in the Los Angeles area. 

Mr. Durko began his career in the vertical transportation industry in 2002 as a Sales Representative at Schindler Elevator in Los Angeles, working his way up to Branch Manager in 2013. His extensive experience includes roles as a National Account Manager at Otis Elevator, Branch Manager at TK Elevator in Denver, CO, and General Manager of Liftech Elevator Services in Los Angeles. He most recently served as Branch Manager for Kone Elevator in the Los Angeles area. He brings over 20 years of valuable experience in sales and management to VDA.