Mr. Easley has more than 35 years experience in electronics technology, and more than 7 years as a qualified elevator inspector.  His experience includes elevator damage, malfunction, and personal injury/death, including root cause failure analysis; supervision of mechanics, pipe fitters and electrical/instrument craftsmen; certification, inspection and record keeping of ASME, state regulations, and/or OSHA regulations.  Gary is QEI and NAESA Certified.

Richard Gregory
Elevator/Escalator Expert

Mr. Gregory has more than 30 years experience related to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and similar equipment.  Dick's experience includes ANSI/ASME A17 Code interpretation and compliance; elevator/escalator design; maintenance and repair; inspections and assessments; electrical and control systems; and installation/ construction, including modernization.

Dick is a member of over a dozen organizations and committees related to elevator/escalator design, installation, operation, maintenance, and safety.  Dick is also a nationally known lecturer and course instructor on vertical transportation systems, and has 2 elevator-related patents.

Norman B. Hochfeld
Senior Electrical Expert

Mr. Hochfeld has almost 25 years experience involving building electrical system and equipment design, installation, operation and maintenance.  His experience includes consumer electronics; control systems; fiber optics; computers and PLC’s; robotic systems; controls and instrumentation; hydraulic elevators; security systems; automatic fire systems; and building safety. 

Norm is a member of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and ISA (Instrument Society of America).   He has extensive experience with NFPA, ANSI, NEC, UL, ISA, JIC, and IEC codes and standards.