Bryan Earnest
President
As Founder and President of Earnest Products, Inc., Bryan Earnest is responsible for establishing the company's corporate structure, direction and goals. His leadership has resulted in a thriving enterprise that stays on the industry's competitive edge by being proactive and investing in the best available talent and technology.
Earnest's emphasis on building a strong management team has resulted in attracting the industry's most experienced individuals in every key area. His success in retaining top-quality managers and employees has made it possible for Earnest Products to uphold the high standards essential to establish the company at the position it now enjoys while positioning it for the future.
Arnold Kezsbom
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
A dynamic leader with an extensive track record of growing companies both domestically and internationally, Earnest Products COO / CFO Arnold Kezsbom combines financial acumen with broad general management expertise. He designs and develops systems, policies and procedures, and directs all aspects of the company, including: accounting and all financial managements, sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing.
Kezsbom's strong background in sales, marketing and operations provides a multi-discipline perspective that greatly benefits Earnest Products. His career has included tenures at global corporations – at which he developed strategies resulting in a significant increase in revenue and market share.
Jon Holman
Engineering Manager
Since joining Earnest Products in 2002 as its resident CAD expert, Jon Holman has expanded his responsibilities along with the company's growth. Having achieved the position of Engineering Manager, he now is in charge of overseeing engineering, planning and the Quality Department.
Holman coordinates the work of the Engineering Department, which includes supervisory responsibilities, and entering jobs into the company's ERP (enterprise resource planning) information system to track, coordinate and manage production and customer-related activities. He also deals with technology and planning issues, and supports the production floor with data needed for fabrication jobs through the use of ERP.
Mike Western
Manufacturing Manager
In his position as Manufacturing Manager, Mike Western oversees and coordinates the activities of Earnest Products' five-member departmental management team. This team includes the fabrication manager, paint line manager and inventory control manager, among others. Western ensures that all departments meet production and delivery deadlines, goals and quality control standards.
Western has been involved in the sheet metal fabrication industry since 1974, with the past 20 years spent as a manager. His professional experience includes such major corporations as Siemens and Stromberg Carlson.