Karen Kennedy Dodds has over 20 years of executive service in the elevator industry. During her tenure at Kencor, Inc., a leading Mid-Atlantic independent elevator company, Karen simultaneously advanced industry interests as an Elevator Contractors Council Member and Chairman for the same Council, affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors. Karen advocates for vertical transportation excellence for her industry colleagues as well as her clients. View Karen’s resume to learn more about her unique skills.

John Dodds began his career in vertical transportation as an engineer over 27 years ago. Today, he leads the elevator industry not only as a veteran Certified Elevator Technician, Supervisor, and Qualified Elevator Inspector but also as a steward for safety and quality for elevator systems and companies nationwide. Dodds contributes his expertise to service positions on the boards of vertical transportation industry groups that monitor and promote best practices for elevator inspection, construction, repair, and modernization, among others. Learn more about Dodds’s accomplishments by viewing his Curriculum Vitae.