Mechanic Spotlight - Lyle

Written By Sean McMannis

It’s time for the first Mechanic Spotlight of 2026. It’s time to get to know Lyle!

ELEVATOR EXPERIENCE: Lyle has been in the elevator industry for 12 years, with experience in new construction, modernization and service. One of the highlights of his career was building a 76-stop elevator in San Francisco a couple blocks from the Embarcadero.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. Lyle is a jack of all trades. He’s been a DJ, gym manager, in a bank, installed furnaces, sold shoes. As he says, “you name it, he’s done it.” But the most important job he’s had was his service in the military as a Corpsman in the Navy.

HOBBIES. In his free time, Lyle enjoys traveling with his family, recently visiting Disneyland. He also enjoys attending concerts. His all-time favorite concert was the Acceptance / The Receiving / End of Sirens / Cartel / Augustana / Panic! At the Disco, Take Cover Tour in 2005.

WHAT HIS CUSTOMER SAY ABOUT HIM. Here’s a recent Google review Lyle received: “Lyle and Amelia were hands-down amazing and helpful from start to finish. They treated us like family, clearly cared about our situation, and took real pride in their work…Top-notch service, great people, and excellent value all around.”

HIS PERSONAL MOTTO. “People helping people is a beautiful thing.”

Sean McMannis

There is nothing that Sean enjoys more than helping a customer solve an elevator issue. Since 2008, he has witnessed a deterioration in the services provided throughout the industry. Sean prides himself on being responsive and honest. He takes the time to educate elevator owners and help them understand their options. After spending time at various elevator companies, Sean joined Washington Elevator because he believes building owners and managers crave a company focused on people, not profits.

With more than 15 years of elevator experience, Sean’s goal is to proactively address all elevator issues so that you can focus on your business.

When Sean isn’t helping customers, you can find him playing on the soccer field, cheering on the Sounders and enjoying activities with his wife and their two young kids.

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