Our Leadership Team
Lonnie Mackenzie
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Elevators run deep in the Mackenzie family - owner Lonnie Mackenzie is a third-generation elevator technician, with over 25 years of experience in the elevator industry.
After working in the industry for several years, Lonnie sought a change of pace and pursued his interest in health and safety, training as a Primary Care Paramedic. His practice as a First Responder provided him with insight into the striking similarities between patient care and professionalism and made him realize the importance of positive and respectful business and employee relationships.
Motivated by a desire to help people and an inherent visionary leadership style, Lonnie founded Abco in 2008, with the intent of creating a unique company, based on the philosophies of customer service excellence and the benefits of a supportive and productive working environment.
Lonnie is a comic book fan from way back, especially the Marvel Universe. When he isn’t working, you can find Lonnie at a Roughriders game with Brennan, making board games, drawing, or spending time with his lovely wife Karen and their seven fantastic kids.
Brennan Lott
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Brennan Lott brings over 15 years of experience in PLC automation to the Chief of Operations position at Abco. From the smallest issue to sweeping opportunities for productivity, Brennan brings intuition, critical analysis and a heartfelt desire for progress to every circumstance.
His experience in project management has benefited companies from casinos to hospitals, and industrial plants to hotels by finding efficiencies and converting processes into sustainable cost recovery models.
As the Operations Lead at Abco, Brennan’s main focus is in empowering the success of the team. People – whether the internal team or Abco customers - are a foremost priority for the company, and Brennan leads by example, providing healthy decisions, continuing education and encouraging an atmosphere of respect, honesty and accountability.
Brennan and his charming wife Korinne have two wonderful children and a recent addition to the family – Arlo, a Chocolate Labradoodle. Brennan enjoys supporting the Roughriders, hunting and spending time with a good book.
Joel Sopp
SALES AND MARKETING LEAD
Get ready, Regina! Abco Elevator's Sales and Marketing Lead, Joel Sopp, isn't just your average expert – he's a force to be reckoned with, wielding over 20 years of sales and marketing prowess! Before bringing his talents to Abco, Joel was the mastermind behind his own successful digital marketing agency for seven action-packed years. He's a pro at forging strong connections and understanding what makes customers tick, skills that are practically a superpower in the business world.
When he's not championing Abco Elevator, Joel's geeking out over Star Wars and Marvel, a passion sparked by the comic books and movies of his youth. And talk about dedication – he even bestowed the legendary name of Wolverine upon one of his two children! So, whether it's navigating a discussion around Who Shot First (iykyk) or discussing the finer points of Wolverine’s adamantium claws, Joel's your guy.
Joel is married to an amazing American Girl named PJ and between the 2 of them, they have 12 kids, 2 daughters-in laws, a son-in-law, and a brand new granddaughter. Goober, their dog, and Milo, their cat, round out their crazy and full family.
Marcy Kuntz
OFFICE MANAGER
Marcy is an elemental part of the Abco office. With a 20+ year history in elevator office administration, Marcy’s engaging nature, honesty, consistency and dry sense of humour have made her an irreplaceable part of the company.
You wouldn’t know it today, but she began in the industry as a shy girl that worked the front desk of an elevator company. Today, Marcy is a key person in the financial flow of Abco. Her comprehensive knowledge about the elevator industry, and her ability to multitask to ensure every customer receives value make her an outstanding team member. She manages the fine balance between keeping an office running efficiently and creating a solid relationship with each and every one of Abco’s customers.
As the Office Manager, Marcy manages the company’s financials, including ARs and APs, and supervises the office staff. She has managed Abco’s exponential growth with insight and poise and provides a wealth of elevator industry acumen to every situation that arises.
Marcy has a son, Quintin, and enjoys shopping, watching movies, cycling and spending time with friends.