Meet the Team

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.

Meet the team

Our Team

Mark Boelhouwer
Founder and Chairman

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.

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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.

Bryan Clairmont
Chief Executive Officer

A U.S. Navy veteran, Bryan is a pragmatic and value-driven leader. After taking the helm of American Elevator Group in 2022, he is dedicated to driving growth while focusing on safety, quality and exceptional customer service.

Prior to joining AEG, Bryan held several key roles at Otis Elevator, including Regional Vice President of the Midwest (US), Mexico and Central America, as well as VP and Chief Transformational Officer, Americas.

Bryan holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

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A U.S. Navy veteran, Bryan is a pragmatic and value-driven leader. After taking the helm of American Elevator Group in 2022, he is dedicated to driving growth while focusing on safety, quality and exceptional customer service.

Prior to joining AEG, Bryan held several key roles at Otis Elevator, including Regional Vice President of the Midwest (US), Mexico and Central America, as well as VP and Chief Transformational Officer, Americas.

Bryan holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

Marc Zoelle
Chief Operating Officer

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.

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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.

Eduardo Amato
Chief Financial Officer

Eduardo is an experienced finance executive with a strong background in operational and supply chain management across a number of roles in the construction and elevator industry.

Prior to joining American Elevator Group, Eduardo held several key positions at Schindler Elevator, including VP of Finance Controlling for the company’s US operation, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Schindler Canada.

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Eduardo is an experienced finance executive with a strong background in operational and supply chain management across a number of roles in the construction and elevator industry.

Prior to joining American Elevator Group, Eduardo held several key positions at Schindler Elevator, including VP of Finance Controlling for the company’s US operation, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Schindler Canada.

Paul Argyropoulos
Chief People Officer

An accomplished HR professional, Paul’s skills and knowledge are drawn from decades of experience in senior leadership roles. He successfully drives group-wide, multi-state initiatives for employee relations, talent acquisition, legal and compliance issues, HR systems, payroll, benefits and compensation.

Having established a strong HR operation at AEG, Paul is dedicated to the ongoing support for the group’s growing employee base today while developing its leaders of tomorrow.

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An accomplished HR professional, Paul’s skills and knowledge are drawn from decades of experience in senior leadership roles. He successfully drives group-wide, multi-state initiatives for employee relations, talent acquisition, legal and compliance issues, HR systems, payroll, benefits and compensation.

Having established a strong HR operation at AEG, Paul is dedicated to the ongoing support for the group’s growing employee base today while developing its leaders of tomorrow.

Chris Dlugolecki
Chief Commercial Officer

Chris is a well-rounded, experienced executive having leadership roles in multiple areas of the elevator industry. At American Elevator Group, he began as Senior Vice President of Operations, responsible for the NY-based companies before transitioning to role of Chief Transformation Officer, and now is responsible for all commercial sales.

Prior to AEG, Chris spent over 30 years at Otis, his last role being the Senior Director of Field Operations for Asia based in Singapore. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director, Global Field Operations World Headquarters, where he led all quality and lean assessments globally. Prior to his operational leadership roles, he was the Senior Manager Sales & National Accounts, responsible for all sales in North America.

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Chris is a well-rounded, experienced executive having leadership roles in multiple areas of the elevator industry. At American Elevator Group, he began as Senior Vice President of Operations, responsible for the NY-based companies before transitioning to role of Chief Transformation Officer, and now is responsible for all commercial sales.

Prior to AEG, Chris spent over 30 years at Otis, his last role being the Senior Director of Field Operations for Asia based in Singapore. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director, Global Field Operations World Headquarters, where he led all quality and lean assessments globally. Prior to his operational leadership roles, he was the Senior Manager Sales & National Accounts, responsible for all sales in North America.

Eric Lazear
Chief Revenue Officer

With an impressive background in the elevator industry, Eric has spent more than four decades in commercial and leadership roles across several major organizations. He takes a people-first strategic approach to business development and is dedicated to building a solid sales presence in all regions.

Before joining American Elevator Group, Eric served in key positions including President of Amtech Elevator, Managing Director of Otis Elevator, Director of Sales at Draka Elevator Products, and Regional Vice President at Vantage Elevation.

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With an impressive background in the elevator industry, Eric has spent more than four decades in commercial and leadership roles across several major organizations. He takes a people-first strategic approach to business development and is dedicated to building a solid sales presence in all regions.

Before joining American Elevator Group, Eric served in key positions including President of Amtech Elevator, Managing Director of Otis Elevator, Director of Sales at Draka Elevator Products, and Regional Vice President at Vantage Elevation.

Matt Litchfield
Chief Information Officer

Matt is a multifaceted technology leader with extensive experience in information technology operations and management across a range of industries. Having held several senior IT leadership roles, he has repeatedly proven his ability to integrate innovative concepts and ideas to determine growth opportunities and boost efficient business operations.

At AEG, Matt is now driving and implementing strategically critical initiatives which define the future of the group’s operations and strengthen its position in the marketplace.

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Matt is a multifaceted technology leader with extensive experience in information technology operations and management across a range of industries. Having held several senior IT leadership roles, he has repeatedly proven his ability to integrate innovative concepts and ideas to determine growth opportunities and boost efficient business operations.

At AEG, Matt is now driving and implementing strategically critical initiatives which define the future of the group’s operations and strengthen its position in the marketplace.