Industry Lift is a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing the platform, people and resources to serve the skilled trades industries and lift industries to new heights. We accomplish this using technology, education and supply chain coordination with the goal of increasing cooperation within industries; while simultaneously inspiring youth to explore career possibilities in the trades.
As a member of the Skilled Trades Coalition (STC), Industry Lift partners with trade associations to help young people become aware of fulfilling career opportunities through the use of immersive technology – thus filling the gap being left as older generations retire.
We operate on the idea that you leave something better than you found it. Thus, we work with the individual, the companies, and the associations bringing them together in a beautiful working relationship.
Our vision is to empower and excite individuals and organizations as to the full scope of their industry, thus attracting a skilled workforce in the skilled trades that support industry.
Our Core Values
Be Creative
Make an Impact
Match Needs
Lift the Industry
Our Industry Partners:
Our Team
Bill Issler - Founder & President
Our Founder and President, Bill Issler, worked in the structural steel industry for over 40 years. He developed FabSuite, a comprehensive suite of information management tools that became a standard resource for the steel fabrication industry. Bill sold FabSuite to Trimble in 2017, an international technology corporation and that software was rebranded as Tekla PowerFab.
Though retired, Bill has chosen to use his time to help fill the skilled trades gap, so he founded Industry Lift in 2018.
Bill’s life desire is to uplift and inspire others around him for the common good.
Elizabeth McInnis - Director
Elizabeth Mcinnis is the Executive Director of Industry Lift. She is passionate about seeing the Skilled Trades Industry reach new heights!
She has been with Industry Lift since 2018 and has been in the Skilled Trades Industry since 2016. Previous to this exciting venture she served as the Marketing Director of FabSuite. We are grateful to hav her confidence and clear communication!
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys making things beautiful with DIY and decorating projects. She lives in Williamsburg, VA with her husband, son and a great dane, named Titus.
Alberto Boin - International Business Developer
Alberto Boin is the International Business Developer of Industry Lift. He has specialized in Augmented Inclusivity since he was a young child.
Alberto has extensive experience in software, hardware and R&D development. 33 years ago he designed a custom-made tool to automatically transform business expertise into software. Beyond that, he has made massive strides in the Industry serving many valuable purposes and clients. Alberto is passionate about making dreams come true and uplifting the world around him.
He is our trusted source of design and the visionary to make all our sponsors dreams come true. As a team member he connects us to an incredible network of extraordinary talented people and a phenomenal support system.
Ranganai Simango - Office Manager
Ranganai Simango is the Office Manager of Industry Lift. He is skilled in the details of the organization.
He has been a part of the Industry Lift Team from our inception. His financial background coupled with years of administrative experience and a heart of service keep the Industry Lift offices running smoothly. We trust you will be cared for well in his capable hands!
Ranganai enjoys fitness training and the outdoors. If he’s not in the office look for him kayaking the waterways of the tidewater area of Virginia.
Andrea Emory - Project Manager
Andrea has been Project Coordinator for Industry Lift since January 2022 and handles a mixture of administrative tasks and project management. She loves being a part of pioneering how virtual reality will impact our world.
She has always worked in roles of customer service and enjoys getting to know our clients!
Andrea currently lives in Dallas, TX and spends her time traveling with her husband, exploring the outdoors, and trying new coffee shops!