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

472 public people · 406 tender wins · 212 verified market signals

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

Public people

Jeremy Robinson — General Manager
Robert Moelter — General Manager
Matt Salvo — District General Manager
Adam Meyer — District General Manager
Manuel Urbina — General Manager
David Morosky — Area Vice President, Northeast Region
Julie Burdette — Director, Human Resources Operations
Lance Wilson — General Manager
Paul Parks — District General Manager, Denver
Twinky Chai — Area Vice President, California
Erik Richardson — General Manager
Eric Lauterbach — General Manager, Columbus & Pittsburgh

People & organisation

Across tracked career histories this company is broadly stable on headcount movement — 210 tracked people, 4,454 reactions earned on their posts, 71 in leadership roles, a median 2 years in role, 62 external hires, 61 internal promotions, 33 tracked departures over the last two years.

Recent arrivals and where they came from

Aiden Warncke — Senior Account Manager, joined in 2025 from Nouveau 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
Chris DeMarco — Area Sales Director, joined in 2026 from Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)
Chris Thirtle — Operations Manager, Modernization/ New Installation, joined in 2024 from Otis Elevator Company
Chris Vento — Area Sales Director, joined in 2026 from Otis Elevator Co.
Christopher Handley — Modernization Operations Manager, joined in 2025 from Otis Elevator Co.

Where their people come from

Otis Elevator Co. — 12 hires
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 11 hires
AbsenceSoft — 1 hire
Allegiant Fire Protection, LLC — 1 hire
Alsco — 1 hire
AGCO Corporation — 1 hire

Where leavers went

thyssenkrupp Elevator — 5
Metro Elevator — 3
Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) — 2
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: 6 posts, 907 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Chris Vento — Area Sales Director: 1 post, 351 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Kelly K. Schafer — District General Manager: 2 posts, 321 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. 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
Sarah Nieto — Director of Manufacturing Quality: 1 post, 169 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
Joseph Dotson — Sr. District Sales Manager - Service/Repair/Modernization: 4 posts, 167 reactions. Most recently on financial. 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 PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PERFORM PHASE 2 WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS TO ELEVATOR #2 LOCATED AT THE GEORGE C YOUNG FEDERAL BUILDING & COURTHOUSE POP 90 DAYS — General Services Administration
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
J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather — VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776)
EO 14398 | ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION | CLIN 0095 | BIRMINGHAM AL — Department of Veterans Affairs
J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather — VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776)
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
J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather — VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776)
PROJECT TITLE: (EO 14398) ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION CLIN 0067 NORTH LAS VEGAS — Department of Veterans Affairs
J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather — VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776)
PROJ#442-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT CHEYENNE, WY CHEYENNE VAMC. — 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

We enter the final week of FY26! There are two things you control ATTITUDE & EFFORT. Go finish it and learn from it! #journeyto1 #letsgo #attitude #effort #people #customers #win #wegethome https://
We enter the final week of FY26! There are two things you control ATTITUDE & EFFORT. Go finish it and learn from it! #journeyto1 #letsgo #attitude #effort #people #customers #win #wegethome https://lnkd.in/gDBmAy3N
If every decision still has to come back to the boss, how much ownership does the team really have? Uber just announced a restructuring that includes cutting management layers, stating that they want
If every decision still has to come back to the boss, how much ownership does the team really have? Uber just announced a restructuring that includes cutting management layers, stating that they want to simplify the business and speed up…
Proud to see TK Elevator be part of the modernization of Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower. The aesthetics are absolutely amazing, beautifully blending the building’s historic character with modern design.
Proud to see TK Elevator be part of the modernization of Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower. The aesthetics are absolutely amazing, beautifully blending the building’s historic character with modern design. Such an honor to be part of preservi…
After 11 incredible years, my time with TK Elevator has come to a close. It’s difficult to put into words what this chapter has meant to me. I joined TKE right out of college with a lot to learn, and
After 11 incredible years, my time with TK Elevator has come to a close. It’s difficult to put into words what this chapter has meant to me. I joined TKE right out of college with a lot to learn, and this company gave me the opportunity …
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to spotlight our work at Miami's iconic Freedom Tower, a landmark that stands as a symbol of resilience, hope and new beginnings.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we're proud to spotlight our work at Miami's iconic Freedom Tower, a landmark that stands as a symbol of resilience, hope and new beginnings. Once a welcoming point for thousands of Cuban refugees arriving…
Something I’ve been thinking about lately when it comes to leadership — and this one comes from personal experience. I recently learned about some of the things that have been said about me since lea
Something I’ve been thinking about lately when it comes to leadership — and this one comes from personal experience. I recently learned about some of the things that have been said about me since leaving a previous role. Questions about …
In Isaiah 41:13, God says: “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” First God takes hold of your situation, then he says “Do not f
In Isaiah 41:13, God says: “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” First God takes hold of your situation, then he says “Do not fear, I will help you.” He already has …
We are excited to be working with John Kennedy and Josh Atchison on an Account Manager opening in the Orlando office for TKE. One of their current Account Managers is receiving a promotion, and this
We are excited to be working with John Kennedy and Josh Atchison on an Account Manager opening in the Orlando office for TKE. One of their current Account Managers is receiving a promotion, and this position will be backfill his previous…
Whatever happens in any situation, with any person, at any time, never allow anyone to steal your JOY! Happiness fades over time, but Joy is an completely different internal, existence that is yours
Whatever happens in any situation, with any person, at any time, never allow anyone to steal your JOY! Happiness fades over time, but Joy is an completely different internal, existence that is yours and only yours.
We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who ran toward danger, and remember the families forever changed. 🇺🇸 It’s also incredibly meaningful for TKE to have been a part o
We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who ran toward danger, and remember the families forever changed. 🇺🇸 It’s also incredibly meaningful for TKE to have been a part of the One World Trade Center project. …

Who wins lift work in the United States

2,010 tender notices · 32,239 building permits · independents hold 63% of named wins

ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES, LLC — 51 wins
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION (this company) — 49 wins
VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC — 29 wins
KONE INC — 21 wins
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY — 15 wins
TK ELEVATOR CORP (this company) — 15 wins
ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC — 14 wins
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION — 13 wins
ARMSTRONG ELEVATOR COMPANY — 7 wins
ASCEND RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS LLC — 7 wins
ATTA ELEVATORS USA, INC — 6 wins
ADMIRAL ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC. — 5 wins

By type of work

new install — 17,830
modernization — 14,567
repair — 90
maintenance — 64

the United States by type of work

new install — 17,830 notices
modernization — 14,567 notices
repair — 90 notices
maintenance — 64 notices

the United States market

Companies profiled — 606
Tender notices — 2,010
Modernisation notices — 14,567
Building permits — 32,239
Independents’ share — 63%

Compare markets — new-installation

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

United States — 16,607 notices (this market)
France — 10,174 notices
Ireland — 7,967 notices
Germany — 1,687 notices
Poland — 863 notices
Finland — 860 notices
United Kingdom — 354 notices

the United States national portal — usaspending.gov

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

E.O. 14398 ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS AT FORT NECESSITY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD AND FRIENDSHIP HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE — Department of the Interior (award)
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PERFORM PHASE 2 WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS TO ELEVATOR #2 LOCATED AT THE GEORGE C YOUNG FEDERAL BUILDING & COURTHOUSE POP 90 DAYS — General Services Administration (award)
PROJ#575-26-760 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT GRAND JUNCTION , CO GRAND JUNCTION VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)
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)

TK Elevator GmbH in other markets

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TK Elevator France (Thyssen) — 114 wins
TK Elevator Italy — 107 wins
TK Elevator Spain — 48 wins
TK Elevator Sweden — 39 wins
TK Elevator Portugal — 28 wins
TK Elevator Norway — 17 wins
TK Elevator Belgium — 13 wins
TK Elevator Germany — 5 wins
TK Elevator Denmark — 3 wins
TK Elevator Luxembourg — 3 wins
TK Elevator Netherlands — 3 wins
TK Elevator Austria — 2 wins
TK Elevator Singapore — 2 wins
TK Elevator UK — 2 wins
TK Elevator Czech Republic — 1 win
JMG Côte d'Ivoire (TK Elevator)
Marohn TK Elevator (China)
TK Elevator Switzerland
TK Elevator Argentina
TK Elevator Australia
TK Elevator Bahrain
TK Elevator Bangladesh
TK Elevator Brazil