Founded by Vertical Transportation Operators

Insurance, Capital, M&A & Benefits
Built for the Elevator Industry

Centered Partners is the only advisory firm led by operators who scaled a vertical transportation business to 350+ team members, completed 20+ VT transactions, and orchestrated an unprecedented 3-way international merger. We don’t just understand your business — we’ve lived it.

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What We Do

Full-Spectrum Advisory for Elevator Companies

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Insurance

Coverage structured for the real risks of elevator work — not generic commercial policies.

General & professional liability
E&O for inspectors & consultants
Workers’ comp for elevator mechanics
Equipment & installation risk
Umbrella & excess programs

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Capital Markets

Growth capital from lenders who understand the recurring revenue model of service contracts.

Debt financing for fleet expansion
Acquisition financing
Working capital facilities
Equipment financing
Capital structure advisory

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M&A Advisory

Buy-side, sell-side, and strategic advisory from people who’ve done it — 20+ times in VT alone.

Sell-side representation
Buy-side acquisition support
Succession & exit planning
Valuation & deal structuring
Post-merger integration

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Employee Benefits & HR

30+ years of HR leadership at a $5B company plus hands-on HR at elevator businesses.

Group health & medical
Life insurance & COLI
Ancillary benefits
HR compliance & consulting
Workforce strategy & retention

Why Us

Why Elevator Companies Choose Centered Partners

We’ve Operated in Your Industry

We built and scaled one of the largest vertical transportation companies in North America to 350+ team members with operations across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.

20+ Transactions, Including a First-of-Its-Kind Merger

Our team completed over 20 VT-related transactions, culminating in an unprecedented 3-way international merger — the first of its kind in the vertical transportation industry.

We Speak Your Language

ASME A17.1. QEI certifications. Service contract portfolios. Mod projects. We understand the terminology, economics, and risks that generic advisors miss.

More VT Expertise Than Any Advisory Firm

No other insurance brokerage or advisory business brings this depth of hands-on elevator industry experience. Period.

30+ Years of HR Leadership

Enterprise-scale HR expertise plus hands-on experience running elevator businesses with 350+ team members. Technician recruitment, union labor dynamics, field safety, and benefits that retain skilled mechanics.

Our Team

Built by Operators, Not Just Advisors

350+

Team Members Scaled

20+

VT Transactions

30+

Years HR Leadership

CFA/CPA

Financial Expertise

“We built, scaled, and merged one of the largest vertical transportation companies in North America. Now we bring that same expertise to help elevator companies protect, grow, and maximize value.”

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Confidential Assessment

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Choose the option that fits you best — download our industry assessment eBook instantly, or request a custom diagnostic tailored to your operation.

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Get our Elevator & Vertical Transportation insurance diagnostic — coverage benchmarks, risk areas, and key questions to ask your broker.

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Share details about your business and our team will deliver a confidential, tailored diagnostic within 48 hours.

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About Your Operation

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Number of Mechanics/Technicians

Units Under Service

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Experience Mod Rate (EMR)

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Insurance, Capital, M&A & BenefitsBuilt for the Elevator Industry

Full-Spectrum Advisory for Elevator Companies

Why Elevator Companies Choose Centered Partners

Built by Operators, Not Just Advisors

Insurance, Capital, M&A & Benefits
Built for the Elevator Industry