Type Of Business:
Elevator and Escalator Sales and Service
Marketing Area:
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin
Major Product/SVS:
Elevator and Escalator Sales and Service
Favorite Business Publication:
Hooters
Affiliations Awards:
Greater O'Hare Association
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of his career is his annual sales each year.
Number Of Years In Profession:
2
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to being in business since he was a child and having been blessed.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in the profession because of his father.
Extended Bio Profile:
Edward James has over 18 years of experience as an elevator, escalator and hoist mechanic. He has written safety programs for elevator, hoist and escalator companies that are still in use today. He has completed several OSHA safety training courses. Before starting Anchor Elevator, he was vice-president of Star Elevator for 2 1/2 years. Other mechanic positions he has held have been with Otids Elevator, Montgomery/Kone and Mid-American Elevator. Some of the major accounts he has worked on include: McCormick Place, Navy Pier, Orica, Nisource, NIPSCO, Chicagoland Speedway, Hawthorne Race Course, Comiskey Park, Arie Crown Theater, Chicago Public Schools, Great Lakes Naval Base just to name a few.