John Hawkins

John Hawkins has extensive experience in the elevator industry, currently serving as the Operations Manager for ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas in Houston, where the downtown office ranks as one of the largest in the nation. Previously, John held the position of Repair Superintendent at ThyssenKrupp, managing daily operations for one of the company’s largest offices, and served as a Service Adjuster overseeing significant upgrades across various elevator brands. John’s career in the elevator field began at Vertical Transportation Maintenance as a Helper, where John became the youngest card-carrying mechanic in the U.S. after earning certification shortly after turning 21. In addition to work in the private sector, John has served as Deputy Chief of the Suppression Division for the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, one of the largest combination fire departments in the country, since 1990.