about us

With over 20 years of success in the service industry, Joe decided to start Align Elevator Consulting with the purpose of helping companies customize a service solution that will improve their equipment and add value to their operation. 

During his career in the elevator industry Joe enjoyed the first 11 years in sales. He spent 9 of those years working on the national accounts team at TK Elevator where he worked with some of the largest companies in the US. All of the companies he worked with had one thing in common... the need for a customized elevator service program with increased value, savings, and reliability.  

In 2013 he moved into an operations and finance role responsible for managing the day-to-day sales and operations. Due to his extensive background, Joe can create a service solution that works in your best interest. He can work with the elevator companies to negotiate scope changes that can significantly lower your cost without sacrificing service.

The only way to increase the value of your service program is to customize a solution for your business and tailor the program for each property based on the needs of the building and most importantly those who rely on that equipment each day.

Elevators are the most widely used form of transportation traveling 1.36 billion miles per year, so whether you're going to your hotel room at the end of a long day or heading out shopping "aligning" your elevator service program with the needs of your property, type of equipment, and usage can increase your equipment's uptime and reduce service requests to ensure your customers, employees and/or tenants can get to where they need to go safely and on time.

Customizing your service program can also benefit your bottom line... Adjusting your service program frequency, identifying items not included and creating capital planners to identify future upgrades can save you thousands of dollars each year.  

Jim Bohac, a dedicated and skilled professional, has spent over 50 years in the elevator industry and has a remarkable story of growth and success. Growing up in the Chicagoland area Jim had a passion for mechanics at an early age and started his career in the elevator industry in 1972 as a local apprentice.

Jim exhibited an exceptional aptitude for the trade and with his strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence, he quickly became known for his diligence and attention to detail. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, Jim honed his skills, mastering the intricacies of elevator installation, modernization, maintenance, and repair.

Throughout his early years in the trade, Jim displayed an unwavering dedication to his craft. He embraced new technologies and industry advancements, ensuring that he remained at the forefront of the rapidly evolving industry. Concurrently, he worked towards his degree in Electrical Engineering Technology through various junior college classes, finishing at Purdue University North Central.

Jim was promoted into various operational roles within the field where he would travel around the country training local branch offices and working with the factory to enhance the manufacturing process and improve the quality of the equipment. 

Jim's consistent pursuit of excellence did not go unnoticed. In 2002 Jim was promoted into a senior leadership position where he oversaw all areas of operations in Chicago for one of the largest elevator companies, ThyssenKrupp Elevator. After two years, Jim was promoted again to Regional President where he continued to focus his efforts on improving the operations and growing the business with some of the largest projects in Chicago. 

In 2007, Jim accepted an opportunity at Mitsubishi Elevator where he oversaw two of the most challenging projects in the country - Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Vertical Completion Project in Chicago, IL and Apple's World HQ in Cupertino, CA. 

As the Director of Special Projects, Jim's had direct oversight of both jobs and his natural ability to troubleshoot & find innovative solutions helped ensure both projects success.  

BCBS in downtown Chicago added 24 stories to their existing 36 story building while the building continued to fully operate. This type of project was never done before and earned Jim and his team the honor of "2012 Elevator Project of the Year" by Elevator World magazine. 

Today, Jim is assisting Align Elevator Consulting in the role of Special Projects. With his vast knowledge and relationships throughout the industry he will ensure our clients receive the best industry advice and support.  We're extremely honored to have one of the most talented industry professionals on our team.