CONSULTANT PROFILES

DENNIS CHRISTIAENS-President

Dennis Christiaens has over 42 years experience in the management, installation, maintenance and service of elevators. He is experienced in commercial contract development, and negotiations. He has assisted in the design and application of new and retro-fit elevators products and spent 16 years as a District Service Manager for a major manufacturer. His past responsibilities have included the management of district and regional elevator modernizations, contract service and sales. During this time, he spent 5 years on a Regional Quality Leadership Team helping to develop new ideas and skills in the elevator industry.

In addition he has over 15 years of "hands-on" experience in the field, where he performed the installation, adjusting, maintaining and servicing of elevators.

Mr. Christiaens carries both Class A Contractors and Journeyman's Licenses.

He previously served as Senior Consultant with National Elevator Consultants, Inc. and in the year 2001 became the President and Owner of the Company.


JAMES WHIMS- Senior Elevator Consultant

James Whims joined National Elevator Consultants in the year 2009 and brings 40 years of experience in the elevator industry. He performed 39 yearsas a new equipment installer, service mechanic and technical trainer for a major elevator manufacturer. His experience covers all the facets of new construction, maintenance, modernization and service repair.

His background covers both vintage and current micro-processor-based controls used in escalator and vertical transportation systems.

Mr. Whims also carries a Class A Journeyman's License.