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.

A true entrepreneur, Earnest decided to start his own business immediately after college. Extensively researching and exploring several options, he narrowed down the possibilities to those fields that would make use of his background in mechanical engineering. Determining that sheet metal fabrication offered the best opportunity for long-term growth, Earnest founded the company in 1994 as Earnest Metal Fabrication.

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 at Recoton Corporation - a global manufacturer, distributor and retailer of consumer electronic products that was based in Lake Mary, Fla. - culminated with the positions of Executive Vice President and CFO. Kezsbom helped provide overall corporate direction for global brand management, sales and marketing strategies, strategic mergers and acquisitions and global budgeting and strategic planning, among many other responsibilities.

As President and General Manager of Gibson Guitar Corporation, Kezsbom established an introductory product line with a channel of distribution to mass merchants, national and regional retailers and specialty retailers in North America. In its initial year, the division generated more than $12 million in revenue and produced an EBITDA of approximately 20 percent. In his position as President and Co-CEO of computer peripherals distributor Micro Innovations, Kezsbom led the turnaround efforts of the company, which realized revenue in excess of $50 million.

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.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force for seven and a half years, Holman was a mechanical designer for a company that developed a self-service ticketing system for airlines. His engineering experience in both the military and corporate realms has made Holman a highly focused, valuable asset to Earnest Products.

Jim Anderson

Sales and Marketing Manager

In his dual role at Earnest Products, Jim Anderson drives sales initiatives while coordinating the company's promotional efforts through tradeshows and other channels. He supervises the sales representatives, customer service and serves as a point of contact for customers. Handling all aspects of sales activities and the customer experience, Anderson's duties also include monitoring deliveries, follow-up and confirmation.

Making efficiency and customer satisfaction a priority throughout his career, Anderson owned a sales representative company for 18 years, was Applications Manager for a high-tech equipment manufacturer and then held the position of Director of Sales for a large manufacturer of laser cut, electroformed and chemically etched parts.

Anderson's ability to see the big picture in terms of company revenue, growth, customer service and long-term marketing efforts is complemented by his enthusiasm, innate people skills and talent for motivating others.

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.

The experience of the managers who report to Western ranges from 15 to 31 years in the industry, providing the skill, knowledge and talent that has helped Earnest Products, Inc. achieve the intelligent growth necessary for its success. Western's ability to coordinate and direct their efforts toward the company's continued growth stands as testimony to his value.