John Kern

John Kern is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in product design and development. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Product Design at Gentex Corp. since July 2015, John Kern leads the engineering department in new product development, product sustainment, and quality management system metrics, overseeing a team of 10 direct reports. Prior to this role, John Kern was the Engineering Manager at Gentex from 2007 to 2015, where responsibilities included managing the Joint Services Aircrew Mask for the Joint Strike Fighter and supervising a team of 8 direct reports and 2 contractors. John Kern's career began at Sperian Protection from 1998 to 2007 as the Chief Engineer APR, focusing on the development and certification of respirators. John Kern holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, earned from 1984 to 1988.