Lisa Foley is Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Specialized Elevator, responsible for all staffing-related and human resources functions at the company.

She has held several senior human resources positions throughout her career, including Senior Director of Human Resources for crisis-oriented human services network Community Intervention Services, and Director of Human Resources for the Marriott Sheraton Needham Hotel.

She holds a B.S. in Hotel/Motel Administration & Management from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics.

Michael LoCicero is Executive VP of East Coast Operations at Specialized Elevator, responsible for all operational activity for the company in the eastern United States.

He was previously President of Solucore Inc., an elevator and escalator industry consulting firm serving the sector out of New York City for nine years.

He is a certified Elevator Inspector for the State of Florida, a qualified elevator inspector by industry trade group NAESA International and a licensed Elevator Agency Director in New York.

Anthony Brown is Vice President of Sales – East/Central for Specialized Elevator, responsible for all sales activity for the company for the eastern and central portions of the United States.

He was previously New Talent Network Founder & Chair for Otis Elevator Corp., where he was responsible for refining the onboarding process of new hires, career coaching, mentoring, and developing related resources. Previous to that role, he held various regional sales positions covering the Western and Midwestern U.S.

He holds a B.B.A in Management and Operations from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. with a focus on Business Management & Marketing from Grand Valley State University.

Jeff Sprosty serves as Vice President, Northwest Region for Specialized Elevator, where he oversees branch operations and leads performance across service, repair, modernization, and customer support functions throughout the region.

Since joining Specialized Elevator in 2020 as Vice President of Sales, Jeff has played an instrumental role in integrating and developing high-performing sales organizations while supporting the company’s continued growth and operational alignment. His leadership has helped strengthen customer relationships, improve sales execution, and enhance collaboration across regional teams.

Jeff brings more than 30 years of elevator industry experience, including progressive sales and operational leadership roles with TK Elevator, formerly ThyssenKrupp Elevator. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing strong teams, driving organizational growth, and delivering customer-focused solutions in highly competitive markets.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.

Prasoon Kejriwal is Chief Information Officer at Specialized Elevator, responsible for all information technology functions at the company.

He has held several IT leadership positions throughout his career, including Vice President of Business Applications at e-learning provider Curriculum Associates and Director of Application Services at software developer Aspen Technology. He also served as a Sr. Global IT Manager for industrial machinery manufacturer Saint-Gobain Abrasives.

He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from UMass Boston.

Donovan McKeever is Chief Operating Officer of Specialized Elevator, overseeing all operational functions at the company.

He previously served as President and Founder of Specialized Elevator brand San Francisco Elevator, where he oversaw West Coast operations before his promotion to COO in 2024. Prior to his role at San Francisco Elevator, has was General Manager at Ascent Elevator, and has worked in the elevator industry throughout his 27-year career.

Licensed Elevator Mechanic with BA from St. Mary’s College.

Silvana Hernandaz has been the Chief Financial Officer for Specialized Elevator since November 2023, overseeing all finance-related functions at the company.

She previously served as the CFO for security, fire protection and audiovisual solutions provider Pavion and has held senior finance positions at the University of St. Augustine for Heath Services, mobile network provider ORBCOMM, Cinch (FKA Cross Country Home Services).

She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Florida University and a M.B.A. International Business from Florida International University.

Jim Core is Chief Executive Officer of Specialized Elevator, responsible for leading the largest independent network of elevator service providers in the United States. A service and distribution veteran who has overseen the successful consolidation of fifty-three companies, delivered organic growth, and created real company value. His leadership is weighted towards employee empowerment, professional staff development, accountability, and celebrating both individual and collective success. The top focus areas are always the employee, the customer, and the culture.

He previously served as Group President and EVP of Novvia Group, and VP/General Manager for Home Depot Pro Institutional, where he oversaw the integration of the SupplyWorks brand through Home Depot’s addition of Interline Brands, Inc. He landed in this role as the previous leader of SupplyWorks, a $1.2B Jansan distribution company.

He also served as a Captain in the United States Army and holds a B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University.