About
Miles Elevator Door & Cab, Inc. (MEDCI) is a family owned custom elevator cab interior company. MEDCI is owned and operated by two daughters of an International Union of Elevator Constructor (I.U.E.C.) mechanic with over 40 years’ experience with custom cab interiors.
Having grown up around such an example of craftmanship, we are a business focused on using quality materials, expert union labor, and talented fabricators to modernize the appearance and functionality of every elevator cab interior we do.
Our business serves a niche in the elevator industry due to the unique services offered and the full range of capabilities within these services – from exceptional design and skilled in-house fabricating to precision metal cladding and highly experienced installation.
MEDCI’s pricing is competitive and transparent because of our strong supporting industry relationships and vendor resources who partner with us to meet our clients project goals.
Because of these specialty offerings we work directly with national elevator & construction companies as well as architects, property managers, and individual building owners.
From a simple panel repair to a total modernization, the commitment is to provide exceptional customer service and skilled craftmanship delivered in a timely, budget conscious manner.
Your Team
Rebekah Cruz, President
Rebekah holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Governors University and has spent several years in corporate accounting and systems management. She is a former New Hampshire and Massachusetts licensed Real Estate Agent and has always had a passion for construction since working for a residential developer.
Gretchen Grzyb, Vice President
Gretchen’s skills as an Emergency Room nurse manager has played a central role establishing Miles Elevator. Gretchen’s ability to effectively handle conflict, negotiation, and delegation will be vital to our project management and our long-term success. Her experience identifying and developing recruitment and retention programs will be significant to our company when it comes to finding the most talented individuals to join our team.
Dan Cruz, Field Operations Manager
Dan has been an I.U.E.C mechanic for over 22 years specializing in modernizations of cab interiors and bi-parting doors. Dan has an excellent reputation within the elevator industry and across multiple states. He is a dedicated professional who loves his craft and loves sharing it as teacher. He is very proud to have had had multiple helpers over the course of his 22 years in the industry and they all continue to keep in touch with him. Dan holds mechanic licenses in Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia. He also holds multiple instructor certifications through the National Elevator Industry Education Program, partnered with Roger Williams University. He has been an instructor to future elevator mechanics since 2014.
Where Does the Name Miles Come From?
Alexander Miles received the patent for a device that automatically opened and closed elevator doors in 1887.
Reportedly, Alexander came up with this invention after his daughter, Grace, nearly died from a fall down an elevator shaft.
Miles Elevator Door and Cab is named after Alexander Miles for a few reasons. First, we wanted to honor one of the individuals who made elevators so safe for the riding public. Could you imagine if the doors didn’t open and close automatically? That’s dangerous. Second, Alexander Miles was African American and was a true trailblazer as an inventor and entrepreneur. It was very rare for an African American to be an inventor that long ago.
Alexander played an important role in the elevator industry and in the public as a whole for his invention and that’s why we honored his legacy by naming our company after him.
