As a business, we pride ourselves on our people. Our leadership team has a vast amount of combined experience and industry specific skills which allow us to drive consistent results for customers, consultants, partners, and suppliers. Together, we create the future of the elevator industry.
Our Team
Andrew joins AEG from Arcline Investment Management, AEG’s private equity investors. He brings over 30 years of experience in areas such as product development, operational transformation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to this role, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Liquibox, a global leader in liquid packaging solutions. He holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.
Andrew joins AEG from Arcline Investment Management, AEG’s private equity investors. He brings over 30 years of experience in areas such as product development, operational transformation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to this role, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Liquibox, a global leader in liquid packaging solutions. He holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.
Mark is a seasoned elevator industry professional who has made a significant and lasting impact on the industry throughout his career. As the driving force behind a large number of substantial mergers and acquisitions, Mark has established himself as a strong, innovative leader.
Some of his former roles include VP at Otis Elevator, Founder and COO of Oracle Elevator, and President of Vantage Elevation. Mark has also served as President of NAEC and was the 2022 recipient of the organization’s prestigious Sturgeon Award.
Mark is a seasoned elevator industry professional who has made a significant and lasting impact on the industry throughout his career. As the driving force behind a large number of substantial mergers and acquisitions, Mark has established himself as a strong, innovative leader.
Some of his former roles include VP at Otis Elevator, Founder and COO of Oracle Elevator, and President of Vantage Elevation. Mark has also served as President of NAEC and was the 2022 recipient of the organization’s prestigious Sturgeon Award.
With more than two decades in the elevator industry, Marc has established himself as a strong operational leader and an influencer of change and commercial efficiency.
After starting his elevator career at KONE, Marc held several key positions at Otis Elevator, including Regional General Manager and VP of Greater New York. Prior to his role at AEG, he also served as Area General Manager at Lerch Bates.
With more than two decades in the elevator industry, Marc has established himself as a strong operational leader and an influencer of change and commercial efficiency.
After starting his elevator career at KONE, Marc held several key positions at Otis Elevator, including Regional General Manager and VP of Greater New York. Prior to his role at AEG, he also served as Area General Manager at Lerch Bates.
Brian is a senior HR leader with over a decade of experience driving strategic initiatives across multi-state operations. Currently overseeing HR functions for a workforce spanning 21 states, Brian's expertise includes talent acquisition, compliance, employee and labor relations, HRIS, M&A, and total rewards.
In his previous roles as VP, Human Resources at American Elevator Group and Corporate Director of Human Resources at Vantage Elevation, Brian led transformative initiatives that streamlined processes, improved efficiency, and fostered inclusive workplace cultures. His innovative, data-driven approach has consistently enhanced organizational adaptability and has fostered a collaborative culture.
Brian is a senior HR leader with over a decade of experience driving strategic initiatives across multi-state operations. Currently overseeing HR functions for a workforce spanning 21 states, Brian's expertise includes talent acquisition, compliance, employee and labor relations, HRIS, M&A, and total rewards.
In his previous roles as VP, Human Resources at American Elevator Group and Corporate Director of Human Resources at Vantage Elevation, Brian led transformative initiatives that streamlined processes, improved efficiency, and fostered inclusive workplace cultures. His innovative, data-driven approach has consistently enhanced organizational adaptability and has fostered a collaborative culture.
Christopher Messina serves as General Counsel for American Elevator Group, overseeing legal matters, compliance, and risk management for the company’s expanding portfolio of elevator service businesses. With extensive experience in corporate law and the elevator industry, Chris plays a key role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing litigation, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Prior to joining AEG, he held legal leadership positions at Vantage as Corporate and Intellectual Property Counsel, negotiating strategic product distribution partnerships and key supplier agreements.
Christopher Messina serves as General Counsel for American Elevator Group, overseeing legal matters, compliance, and risk management for the company’s expanding portfolio of elevator service businesses. With extensive experience in corporate law and the elevator industry, Chris plays a key role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing litigation, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Prior to joining AEG, he held legal leadership positions at Vantage as Corporate and Intellectual Property Counsel, negotiating strategic product distribution partnerships and key supplier agreements.
Vinicius is a finance professional that brings over 20 years of experience leading finance functions through different economic environments. Currently, Vinicius leads all financial functions including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax.
Previously, he has led finance teams at Schindler Elevator Group, in roles including Chief Financial Officer in Brazil, and Finance Director in the United States. Vinicius successfully completed the HBS leadership program, holds an MBA from Sao Paulo Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Londrina State University.
Vinicius is a finance professional that brings over 20 years of experience leading finance functions through different economic environments. Currently, Vinicius leads all financial functions including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax.
Previously, he has led finance teams at Schindler Elevator Group, in roles including Chief Financial Officer in Brazil, and Finance Director in the United States. Vinicius successfully completed the HBS leadership program, holds an MBA from Sao Paulo Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Londrina State University.
Chris joins AEG from Arcline Investment Management, AEG’s private equity investors. He brings ~24 years of experience in financial management, operational excellence, M&A and scaling businesses.
Prior to joining AEG, he served as Chief Executive Officer of a Dental Services business and has held several C-level roles at similar sized companies.
Chris joins AEG from Arcline Investment Management, AEG’s private equity investors. He brings ~24 years of experience in financial management, operational excellence, M&A and scaling businesses.
Prior to joining AEG, he served as Chief Executive Officer of a Dental Services business and has held several C-level roles at similar sized companies.
