Built on experience. Driven by doing the right thing.

Stewart Smith brings over two decades of experience in both the corporate and independent elevator sectors.

After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began his career with KONE, where he worked in commercial new equipment sales before moving into operations management, overseeing installation teams across Georgia and Alabama. During that time, he also earned his MBA from Kennesaw State University.

He later served in a North American leadership role managing EcoSpace product installations before transitioning into the independent market, where he spent years in executive leadership across sales, operations, and management.

Stewart co-founded Fairway Elevator in 2023. He and his wife, McKenzie, have three boys and are actively involved in their community and church.

D.J. Graves entered the elevator industry with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong background in running his own businesses.

He began by installing wheelchair lifts and LULA elevators, quickly developing a deep understanding of both the technical and operational sides of the trade. By 2017, he had joined one of Georgia's largest independent elevator companies, where he expanded his expertise across service, modernization, installation, and account management.

D.J. became known for managing key client relationships and delivering consistent results across multiple divisions.

As a co-founder of Fairway Elevator, he leads service operations with a focus on process, transparency, and long-term client partnerships, ensuring smooth transitions from installation to ongoing service.

Bo Collins brings a unique blend of engineering, operations, and business leadership to Fairway Elevator.

He began his career automating processes for a medical device startup focused on neonatal syringe infusion pumps, followed by eight years in avionics manufacturing, developing display systems for commercial and private aircraft.

He later transitioned into the elevator industry, launching the Atlanta division of a Florida-based national company, growing it into the largest residential elevator provider in Georgia and the top-performing division nationwide.

Bo went on to serve as Vice President for a local elevator company, overseeing commercial sales, new construction, and modernization.

As a co-founder of Fairway Elevator, he now leads finance, administration, and HR, helping guide strategic growth and operational excellence.

Layton Capwell began his career in the elevator industry at a young age and quickly distinguished himself with strong technical expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems.

He advanced rapidly into a field technician role, where his diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities set him apart. As a lead service technician, he traveled nationwide resolving complex elevator issues.

In 2020, Layton moved into operations management in Atlanta, continuing to lead teams and improve service delivery across the independent elevator market.

As a co-founder of Fairway Elevator, he oversees all operations, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, service is consistent, and quality remains high across every job.