TK Elevator USA

TK Elevator Corporation is the U.S. business of the TK Elevator group, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, providing elevator and escalator products, installation and maintenance services across the United States. It operates a network of branches nationwide along with an innovation and testing center in Atlanta.

Also known as: TK Elevator Corporation, THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION

907 public people · 382 tender wins · 253 verified market signals

Country	United States
Region	United States · North America · Americas
Headquarters	CA
Employees	14,000
Fleet (est.)	~350,000 units
Revenue (Vertisk estimate)	~US$3,457M (FY2025, est.)
Website	https://www.tkelevator.com

Public people

Ashley Ruekert — Sr Director Human Resources, US Field
Dong Zhang — Director of Finance
David Morosky — Area Vice President, Northeast Region
Manuel Urbina — General Manager
Twinky Chai — Area Vice President, California
Matt Salvo — District General Manager
Paul Parks — District General Manager, Denver
Adam Meyer — District General Manager
Erik Richardson — General Manager
Lance Wilson — General Manager
Julie Burdette — Director, Human Resources Operations
Robert Moelter — General Manager

People & organisation

Across tracked career histories this company is broadly stable on headcount movement — 201 tracked people, 4,630 reactions earned on their posts, 68 in leadership roles, a median 2 years in role, 77 external hires, 44 internal promotions, 40 tracked departures over the last two years.

Recent arrivals and where they came from

Aiden Warncke — National Account Manager, joined in 2026 from Nouveau Elevator
Alex Casas — Superintendent TK Elevator, joined in 2026 from Axxiom Elevator
Alex Castellon-Patty — New Installation Sales Representative, joined in 2025 from Hawk-Eye Innovations
Binay Akan — Senior Manager Program Project Management, joined in 2025 from AGCO Corporation
Brandon Hill, MBA — Area Sales Director - Southwest, joined in 2026 from Otis Elevator Co.
Brendan Keavney — Senior Account Manager, joined in 2024 from Gallagher Marine Systems - LLC
Brian Gallagher — Account Manager, joined in 2024 from 7shifts: Team Management for Restaurants
Cameron Jones — District General Manager, joined in 2025 from Otis Elevator Co.
Chad K. — General Manager, joined in 2025 from CSC ServiceWorks
Chris DeMarco — Area Sales Director, joined in 2026 from Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)

Where their people come from

Otis Elevator Co. — 14 hires
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 12 hires
AbsenceSoft — 1 hire
Allegiant Fire Protection, LLC — 1 hire
Alsco — 1 hire
AGCO Corporation — 1 hire

Where leavers went

Metro Elevator — 4
thyssenkrupp Elevator — 4
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 3
Amazon — 1
Delta Air Lines — 1
BlueTerra — 1

Who is heard in the market

Jose F. Felix, MBA — District General Manager: 12 posts, 1,158 reactions. Read the post
Manuel (Manny) Urbina — General Manager: 7 posts, 929 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Kelly K. Schafer — District General Manager: 3 posts, 381 reactions. Most recently on market insight. Read the post
Chris Vento — Area Sales Director: 1 post, 351 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Charan Yellanki — AI/ML Engineer: 1 post, 309 reactions. Most recently on financial. Read the post
Christie DiPietro — Recruiting Relationship Manager, US Field Operations and Sales: 11 posts, 301 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Adam Luckey — Vice President: 6 posts, 251 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Cameron Jones — District General Manager: 3 posts, 222 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Sylvia McBurnett — Project Manager II – Service Transformation (Digital Solutions & Marketing): 2 posts, 215 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Joseph Dotson — Sr. District Sales Manager - Service/Repair/Modernization: 5 posts, 186 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. 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 (382)

All 382 lift contracts.

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
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0095 | BIRMINGHAM AL — Department of Veterans Affairs
CLIN 0099 BASE ITEM - UNRESTRICTED PROJ 672-26-760 SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO — Department of Veterans Affairs
PROJ#526-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT BRONX, NY JAMES J PETERS VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0090 | WASHINGTON DC — Department of Veterans Affairs
PROJECT TITLE: (EO 14398) ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION CLIN 0067 NORTH LAS VEGAS — Department of Veterans Affairs
PROJ#442-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT CHEYENNE, WY CHEYENNE VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs
PROJ#653-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT ROSEBURG, OR ROSEBURG VAMC — Department of Veterans Affairs
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0100 | MEMPHIS TN — Department of Veterans Affairs
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0086 | WILKES BARR PA — Department of Veterans Affairs
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0085 | PITTSBURGH PA — Department of Veterans Affairs
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0097 | TUSKEGEE AL — Department of Veterans Affairs

US Federal Contract Awards

260 federal contract actions recorded (2014-06-30 – 2026-07-20). Source: USAspending.gov and SAM.gov, the US federal procurement records.

$114,890,644 USD in recorded award value
work recorded in 20 states (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC)
buyers include Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State

Work categories: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE · ELEVATOR AND MOVING STAIRWAY MANUFACTURING · OTHER BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS

Market signals

Our WPB team had our year end review today with an outlook into FY27…and I really couldn’t be more excited about what is to come! We had a year of transformation with a lot of learning opportunities
Our WPB team had our year end review today with an outlook into FY27…and I really couldn’t be more excited about what is to come! We had a year of transformation with a lot of learning opportunities on how to work together better as a te…
Our WPB team had our year end review today with an outlook into FY27…and I really couldn’t be more excited about what is to come! We had a year of transformation with a lot of learning opportunities
Our WPB team had our year end review today with an outlook into FY27…and I really couldn’t be more excited about what is to come! We had a year of transformation with a lot of learning opportunities on how to work together better as a te…
Proud to be part of an organization that continues to raise the bar through strong leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our success, and I’m ex
Proud to be part of an organization that continues to raise the bar through strong leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our success, and I’m excited for what’s ahead! #TKElevator #…
Thrilled to be the vertical transportation partner for Revival Reno, a major downtown Reno redevelopment project that will bring together apartments, shops, offices and entertainment venues in one des
Thrilled to be the vertical transportation partner for Revival Reno, a major downtown Reno redevelopment project that will bring together apartments, shops, offices and entertainment venues in one destination. TK Elevator is fully modern…
After two incredible years at TK Elevator's corporate office, working in Order Management and gaining valuable experience in the elevator industry, I have decided to take the next step in my career As
After two incredible years at TK Elevator's corporate office, working in Order Management and gaining valuable experience in the elevator industry, I have decided to take the next step in my career As Buyer for TKE During this journey, I…
⭐ GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ⭐ A big THANK YOU to TK Elevator (TKE) for supporting AAFAME as a Gold Sponsor! As a leader in elevator and escalator solutions, TKE helps keep buildings moving safely and
⭐ GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ⭐ A big THANK YOU to TK Elevator (TKE) for supporting AAFAME as a Gold Sponsor! As a leader in elevator and escalator solutions, TKE helps keep buildings moving safely and efficiently. We appreciate your continu…
After six incredible years, October 30th marked my final day with TK Elevator. What started as an opportunity became a journey of growth, challenges, invaluable lessons, and relationships I’ll carry
After six incredible years, October 30th marked my final day with TK Elevator. What started as an opportunity became a journey of growth, challenges, invaluable lessons, and relationships I’ll carry with me throughout my career. I’m incr…
Some passengers are a little spookier than others! 👻 This Halloween, even ghosts are taking the elevator. After all, why float when you can ride in style? For those celebrating, have a spooktacu
Some passengers are a little spookier than others! 👻 This Halloween, even ghosts are taking the elevator. After all, why float when you can ride in style? For those celebrating, have a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃 #TKElevator #HappyHallow…
Ready to take the next step in your sales career or know someone who is? Come join one of the best MOD teams in the business! Our high performing team is looking for someone who thrives on continuou
Ready to take the next step in your sales career or know someone who is? Come join one of the best MOD teams in the business! Our high performing team is looking for someone who thrives on continuous improvement, accountability, and cont…
Looking back on the First Annual Henry Francis Memorial Open, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make this event possible. What started as a way to honor and remember our son, Henry Fra
Looking back on the First Annual Henry Francis Memorial Open, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make this event possible. What started as a way to honor and remember our son, Henry Francis Collins, became a day filled with …

Who wins lift work in the United States

2,066 tender notices · 36,890 building permits · independents hold 72.6% of named wins

TK Elevator Corporation (this company) — 218 wins
Schindler Elevator Corporation — 104 wins
KONE USA — 92 wins
Otis Americas (USA) — 84 wins
ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES, LLC — 75 wins
VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC — 69 wins
A&E ELEVATOR II LLC — 67 wins
MOBILITY PLUS, LLC — 61 wins
ATLANTIC BLUERIDGE ELEVATOR COMPANY — 48 wins
Elevated Technologies Inc. — 40 wins
JOHNSONDANFORTH, INC — 29 wins
Admiral Elevator Co Inc — 25 wins

By type of work

new install — 21,295
modernization — 15,759
repair — 99
maintenance — 93

the United States by type of work

new install — 21,295 notices
modernization — 15,759 notices
repair — 99 notices
maintenance — 93 notices

the United States market

Companies profiled — 606
Tender notices — 2,066
Modernisation notices — 15,759
Building permits — 36,890
Independents’ share — 72.6%

Compare markets — new-installation

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

United States — 19,423 notices (this market)
France — 9,891 notices
Greece — 5,402 notices
Ireland — 4,031 notices
Poland — 3,812 notices
Netherlands — 3,498 notices
Norway — 1,856 notices

the United States national portal — usaspending.gov

1,008 lift notices published on the United States’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.

PROSTHETIC ORDER - STAIRLIFT — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)
PROJ#561A4-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT LYONS, NJ LYONS VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)
TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT FMC LEXINGTON, KY, IN ACCORDANCE TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK. — Department of Justice (award)
THIS PROJECT IS TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ELEVATORS ROPE GRIPPER MOUNTING AT THE FORT COLLINS FEDERAL BUILDING, 301 S. HOWES ST., FORT COLLINS, CO 80521. — General Services Administration (award)
THIS PROJECT MODERNIZES THE TWO EIGHT-STOP TRACTION ELEVATORS AT THE FEDERAL PARKING FACILITY, 450 SOUTH FEDERAL STREET, CHICAGO, IL. — General Services Administration (award)
ELEVATOR SERVICES AT FMC DEVENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. FY27 OPTION YEAR 1: OCTOBER - FEBRUARY EO 14398 — Department of Justice (award)
P1 - FY27 KONE ELEVATOR MAINT — Department of Justice (award)
PERFORM FREIGHT ELEVATOR ROPE GRIPPER ASSEMBLY REPAIR RUSH LIMBAUGH COURTHOUSE CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — General Services Administration (award)

TK Elevator GmbH in other markets

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TK Elevator France (Thyssen) — 353 wins
TK Elevator Portugal — 319 wins
TK Elevator Italy — 198 wins
TK Elevator Spain — 182 wins
TK Elevator Brazil — 97 wins
TK Elevator Germany — 82 wins
TK Elevator Colombia — 55 wins
TK Elevator Austria — 50 wins
TK Elevator Taiwan — 48 wins
TK Elevator Sweden — 38 wins
TK Elevator Norway — 32 wins
TK Elevator Belgium — 31 wins
TK Elevator Chile — 27 wins
TK Elevator Canada — 13 wins
TK Elevator Saudi Arabia — 13 wins
TK Elevator Poland — 8 wins
TK Elevator Switzerland — 6 wins
TK Elevator Luxembourg — 6 wins
TK Elevator Peru — 6 wins
TK Elevator UK — 5 wins
TK Elevator Denmark — 4 wins
TK Elevator de México — 4 wins
TK Elevator Netherlands — 3 wins