Rising to the Top: Building a Career (and Company) in the Elevator Industry

In this episode of Coming Clean with Kathleen Bands, Kathleen sits down with Theresa Tsamoutalis, President and Principal of Allsafe Elevator Inspections, LLC and SVP of Inspections at VDA, a leading elevator and escalator consulting and inspection firm. Theresa shares her unique journey in the elevator industry—how she got started, the challenges she faced, and what it took to grow a successful business in a highly specialized field. From navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry to building a reputation rooted in expertise, trust, and safety, Theresa offers an honest look at what it takes to rise through the ranks.