Brian Kern
About Brian Kern
Brian Kern serves as the General Manager at Cintas in Greeley, Colorado, a position he has held since 2019. He has a background in the U.S. Army and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Work at Cintas
Brian Kern has held multiple positions at Cintas since joining the company. He started as a Service Manager from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. He then transitioned to the role of Plant Manager from 2015 to 2017, also in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Following this, he served as a Field Engineer from 2017 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been the General Manager at the Greeley, Colorado location, where he has been responsible for overseeing operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kern earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background in engineering provides him with a strong foundation for his roles in management and operations within the industrial sector.
Background
Before joining Cintas, Brian Kern served in various roles in the US Army. He was a Cavalry Platoon Leader at Camp Hovey, South Korea, from 2009 to 2010. He then served as a Troop Executive Officer at Fort Carson, Colorado, from 2010 to 2011, and as a BN Assistant S3 in Farah Province, Afghanistan, and Fort Carson from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as an Afghan Local Police Advisor for five months in 2011.
Military Experience
Brian Kern's military experience includes significant leadership roles in the US Army. He served as a Cavalry Platoon Leader and later as a Troop Executive Officer. His deployment in Afghanistan involved advising local police, which contributed to his operational and strategic skills. This experience has influenced his management style and approach to leadership in his subsequent civilian career.