James F Comley

James Comley is a 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient for his dedication to public safety in the elevator industry.

Comley was appointed by the governor to serve on the Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations in the state’s Department of Public Safety for over 20 years and was elected the Chairman in 2006.

Although, he recently retired as President of Embree Elevator, Comley continues as a worldwide consultant to the elevator and escalator industry on new technology, safety devices and procedures.

He is a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the destroyer, USS Hawkins, during the Korean War.