The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council was created by the 2004 Florida Legislature to provide technical assistance to the division in support of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and give the division the benefit of the council members’ knowledge and experience concerning the industries and individual businesses affected by the laws and rules administered by the division. Section 399.1061, Florida Statutes, provides more information about the council.
William Snyder, Chair
Abel Arabitg, Vice Chair
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Bureau of Elevator Safety is currently seeking interested parties to represent the following constituents on the Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council.
Upcoming Meeting(s)
Meeting Notice:
Date and Time: December 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or until the conclusion of business
Meeting Agenda: PDF
Place: TownePlace Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
605 West Central Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
June 14, 2023 (Orlando)
Pending Approval of Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2023 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2022 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2022 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2021 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2021 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2021 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2020 (Tallahassee)
Approved Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2019 (Tallahassee)
Approved Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2018 (Tallahassee/Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2018 (Tampa)
Approved Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2017 (Tallahassee)
Approved Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2017 (Orlando)
Approved Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2017 (Conference Call)
Approved Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2016 (Tampa)
Approved Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2016 (Reedy Creek)
Approved Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2015 (Reedy Creek)
Approved Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2015 (Reedy Creek)
Approved Meeting Minutes
Contact the bureau to obtain a copy of meeting minutes prior to May 2015.
Council Members
Vacant: General Public
David J. Alekna – Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Representing: Elevator Service Companies
Tower Elevator Corporation
3631 NW 48th Terrace
Miami, FL 33142
Douglas Kai – Term Expires: July 31, 2026
Representing: Elevator Manufacturing Companies
Schindler Elevator Corporation – District Operations
501 E Las Olas Blvd Suite 200/300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
douglas.kai@schindler.com
Steve LaRocca – Term Expires: January 31, 2026
Representing: Building Owners and Managers
2850 Scherrer Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
William Snyder – Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Representing: Private Inspectors
Vertical Transportation Equipment Solution, LLC
P.O. Box 55
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Abel Arabitg – Term Expires: October 31, 2026
Representing: Labor
International Union of Elevator Constructors
1909 Tyler St Suite 603
Hollywood, FL 33020
Vacant: Building Design
Dale Deleacaes – Term Expires: November 29, 2026
Representing: Local Government
Cape Coral Fire Department
1015 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
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Need Help?
All requests for public records, complaints, forms, and applications for licenses can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.
Steven von Bodungen, Director
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Bureau of Elevator Safety
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1013
Telephone: 850.487.1395
Email: dhr.elevators@myfloridalicense.com
