KONE USA

KONE USA is an elevator company based in the United States. It employs approximately 5,500 people.

Also known as: KONE INC

439 public people · 200 tender wins · 209 verified market signals

Country	United States
Region	United States · North America · Americas
Employees	5,500
Fleet (est.)	~180,000 units
Reported revenue	$2,496,000,000 USD (FY2025)
Website	https://kone.us

Public people

Maureen Ostby — General Manager
Brad Smith — General Manager
Charles Hills — General Manager, Philadelphia
Chris Kuhn — General Manager, Service & Solutions
Jeff Henderson — General Manager
Kane Magee — General Manager, Service & Solutions
Aaron Ites — SVP, United States East Region
Catherine Schindler — General Manager
Justin Shapiro — General Manager
Joe Harmeyer — VP, Pacific District
Mary Damitio — Compliance Director
Jake French — General Manager

People & organisation

Across tracked career histories this company is hiring more people than it is losing — 225 tracked people, 5,507 reactions earned on their posts, 49 in leadership roles, a median 3 years in role, 47 external hires, 52 internal promotions, 9 tracked departures over the last two years.

Recent arrivals and where they came from

Adam Dorsett — Installation Supervisor, joined in 2025 from mStreet Fiber Indiana
Adam Kuncheff — Assistant Project Manager, joined in 2026 from James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)
Agnes Rysz — Sr Government Contract Manager, joined in 2025 from GSA
Alex Clifton — Superintendent, joined in 2025 from Element U.S. Space & Defense
Andrew Worcester — Elevator Mechanic Apprentice, joined in 2026 from Loan Leaders of America, Inc.
Anthony Applewhite — New Installations Field Superintendent at KONE Elevator, joined in 2025 from thyssenkrupp Elevator
Bhargav Jagarlamudi — Sr, ServiceNow Developer, joined in 2025 from Tata Consultancy Services
Brad Roberts — Senior Vice President, joined in 2025 from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Brandon Mazzarollo — Mechanical Designer, joined in 2024 from E91
Casey Courtney — Sr. Sales Consultant -Mod, joined in 2026 from Performance Foodservice

Where their people come from

TK Elevator — 7 hires
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 5 hires
Otis Elevator Co. — 5 hires
Capital Cab Interiors — 1 hire
E91 — 1 hire
Delta Beckwith Elevator — 1 hire

Where leavers went

Charter Communications — 1
Eleos Law LLP — 1
Fujitec Elevators & Escalators — 1
Metro Elevator — 1
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 1
Schneider Electric — 1

Who is heard in the market

Michael Hills — Modernization Superintendent: 34 posts, 1,823 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Doug Mullendore — Sr. Service Sales Consultant: 8 posts, 607 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Whitney Janozik — Business Development Director, Service: 6 posts, 540 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Chris Miller — General Manager: 6 posts, 456 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Gabe Kaemingk — Sales Consultant - Business Development: 4 posts, 384 reactions. Most recently on product launch. Read the post
Taher Sadr — Account Manager: 10 posts, 305 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Joshua Swiatek — General Manager: 3 posts, 286 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
BJ Tyler, MBA — General Manager: 2 posts, 272 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Michael LaRiviere — Senior Sales Executive: 15 posts, 243 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Charles Hills — General Manager | P&L Leadership | Business Growth | Operational Excellence: 8 posts, 210 reactions. Most recently on market insight. Read the post

Based on tracked public career histories linked to this company and refreshed weekly. This is a sample of the organisation, not its headcount.

Tender wins

THE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION, AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PERFORM ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT KONA AND HONOLULU AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT). FOR THE ELEVATORS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, — Department of Transportation
TO REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR GENERATOR SET FOR ELEVATOR #7 DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT FL0517ZZ — General Services Administration
ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICES — Department of Justice
Z1DA--FY26 SERVICE - Syracuse VAMC Elevator Maintenance and Repair (B+4) — VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
EO 14398 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER IN SYRACUSE, NY. — Department of Veterans Affairs
REPLACEMENT OF OBSOLETE DRIVE IN ELEVATOR #1 IN THE MUSKIE FEDERAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 40 WESTERN AVENUE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330 — General Services Administration
B&F PROJECT 26A6AT7 - EMERGENCY-REPLACE ELEVATOR DRIVE "EO 14398" — Department of Justice
B&F PROJECT 26A6AT7 - EMERGENCY-REPLACE ELEVATOR DRIVE "EO 14398" — Department of Justice
LCRO ELEVATOR SERVICES BPA CALL #5 — Department of the Interior
REPAIR ELEVATOR J8 SIMPSON FB JACKSONVILLE FL — General Services Administration
EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR REPAIR - CONTE FEDERAL BUILDING, PITTSFIELD, MA — General Services Administration
KONE PASSENGER ELEVATOR HOIST ROPE SHORTENINGS, JFK FOB, BOSTON, MA — General Services Administration

Market signals

At KONE, safety is built into every ride. Our elevators move 2 billion people daily, and we actively innovate, test, and maintain our systems to deliver the highest level of safety to passengers. Whil
At KONE, safety is built into every ride. Our elevators move 2 billion people daily, and we actively innovate, test, and maintain our systems to deliver the highest level of safety to passengers. While our teams work behind the scenes to…
How long should an elevator last? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might think. A lift’s age is only part of the story. How it’s been used, maintained an
How long should an elevator last? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might think. A lift’s age is only part of the story. How it’s been used, maintained and designed can all influence its lifespa…
🚧 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Many building owners delay elevator modernization because they worry about inconvenience, downtime, and disrup
🚧 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Many building owners delay elevator modernization because they worry about inconvenience, downtime, and disruption to daily operations. At KONE, we'…
I would like to welcome Cammie Amenson to the KONE Houston team! She has accepted the role of Service Superintendent and we are grateful to add her experience and talent to our operations team. Welc
I would like to welcome Cammie Amenson to the KONE Houston team! She has accepted the role of Service Superintendent and we are grateful to add her experience and talent to our operations team. Welcome to the KONE culture! #Risetolead
Proud moment for KONE Americas. #KONE has been selected to provide #verticaltransportation systems for 350 Park Avenue, a landmark tower set to reshape Midtown Manhattan’s skyline. Our MiniSpace™ e
Proud moment for KONE Americas. #KONE has been selected to provide #verticaltransportation systems for 350 Park Avenue, a landmark tower set to reshape Midtown Manhattan’s skyline. Our MiniSpace™ elevators and digital solutions will help…
KONE Selected for One of America's Tallest New Towers
KONE Selected for One of America's Tallest New Towers KONE is proud to provide the vertical transportation systems for 350 Park Avenue, a landmark development set to transform Midtown Manhattan's skyline and redefine Class A office space…
I took a quick trip to the city recently, and on my return I’m still feeling grateful that when I see small reminders of work while on vacation, I just get excited. It makes all the difference for me
I took a quick trip to the city recently, and on my return I’m still feeling grateful that when I see small reminders of work while on vacation, I just get excited. It makes all the difference for me as an employee to feel genuine organi…
Had a great time with our Indy team this week. Christopher Gustafson put together a very impactful training for the Account Manager staff!! This team is incredibly hard-working and I am excited for th
Had a great time with our Indy team this week. Christopher Gustafson put together a very impactful training for the Account Manager staff!! This team is incredibly hard-working and I am excited for the opportunity to work with them movin…
Exciting opportunity in Monterrey, Mexico! We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition professional who is ready to help shape the future of KONE in the Americas. This is a chance to join a global brand, p
Exciting opportunity in Monterrey, Mexico! We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition professional who is ready to help shape the future of KONE in the Americas. This is a chance to join a global brand, partner closely with leaders, and play…
Last chance to have your company join us as an Exhibitor for the French-American Futures Expo & Job Fair! Reach out to me if you're interested!
Last chance to have your company join us as an Exhibitor for the French-American Futures Expo & Job Fair! Reach out to me if you're interested!

Related companies

KONE Corporation — acquired

Who wins lift work in the United States

2,004 tender notices · 32,207 building permits · independents hold 63.1% of named wins

ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES, LLC — 51 wins
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION — 49 wins
VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC — 29 wins
KONE INC (this company) — 21 wins
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY — 15 wins
TK ELEVATOR CORP — 14 wins
ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC — 14 wins
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION — 13 wins
ARMSTRONG ELEVATOR COMPANY — 7 wins
ASCEND RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS LLC — 7 wins
ADMIRAL ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC. — 5 wins
ATTA ELEVATORS USA, INC — 5 wins

By type of work

new install — 17,814
modernization — 14,550
repair — 89
maintenance — 64

the United States by type of work

new install — 17,814 notices
modernization — 14,550 notices
repair — 89 notices
maintenance — 64 notices

the United States market

Companies profiled — 606
Tender notices — 2,004
Modernisation notices — 14,550
Building permits — 32,207
Independents’ share — 63.1%

Compare markets — new-installation

Elevator new-installation contract notices over the last 24 months, United States against comparable markets.

United States — 16,404 notices (this market)
France — 10,249 notices
Ireland — 7,789 notices
Germany — 1,723 notices
Finland — 863 notices
Poland — 859 notices
United Kingdom — 352 notices

the United States national portal — usaspending.gov

957 lift notices published on the United States’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.

PROSTHETIC ORDER - STAIRLIFT — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)
ANNUAL LIFE SAFETY ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS GLOBALLY AT NEEDED POSTS — Department of State (award)
THE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION, AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PERFORM ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT KONA AND HONOLULU AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT). FOR THE ELEVATORS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, — Department of Transportation (award)
EMERGENCY ELEVATOR CALLBACK SERVICES FOR THE POTTER STEWART US COURTHOUSE, JOHN WELD PECK FEDERAL BUILDING & FDA NATIONAL FORENSIC CHEMISTRY CENTER IN CINCINNATI, OH. — General Services Administration (award)
PROJECT IS AWARDED TO TK ELEVATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,316,100.00. PROJECT IS AWARDED FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF ELEVATORS 4,5 AND 6 AT THE WILEY FEDERAL BUILDING. — General Services Administration (award)
ELEVATOR SVC. 2(D). — Department of Homeland Security (award)
TO REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR GENERATOR SET FOR ELEVATOR #7 DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT FL0517ZZ — General Services Administration (award)
PROJ#623A4-26-760JMI ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT TULSA OK JAMES MOUNTAIN INHOFE VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)

KONE Corporation in other markets

KONE Corporation
KONE Italy — 243 wins
KONE Portugal — 205 wins
KONE France — 103 wins
KONE Sweden — 70 wins
KONE Germany — 49 wins
KONE Ireland — 30 wins
KONE Spain — 25 wins
KONE Finland — 21 wins
KONE Austria — 20 wins
KONE Belgium — 18 wins
KONE Norway — 17 wins
KONE Romania — 12 wins
KONE Switzerland — 11 wins
KONE Hungary — 6 wins
KONE Estonia — 4 wins
KONE Netherlands — 4 wins
KONE UK — 3 wins
KONE Denmark — 2 wins
KONE Luxembourg — 2 wins
KONE Singapore — 2 wins
KONE Poland — 2 wins
KONE Greece — 1 win
KONE Slovenia — 1 win