Jim Hernandez
About Jim Hernandez
Jim Hernandez - Director of Engineering
Jim Hernandez serves as the Director of Engineering. He began his career in the laundry industry at the age of 15 as a custodian at a linen/industrial plant in Arizona. His early exposure to the industry and subsequent interest in machinery and engineering led him to pursue engineering classes after high school. Promoted to chief engineer at the young age of 19, he held this prominent position across different companies for 26 years before joining Emerald Textiles in 2010.
Jim Hernandez Education and Expertise
Jim Hernandez's initial work as a custodian sparked his curiosity in machinery and engineering, leading him to take engineering classes after high school. His practical experience and educational background equipped him with the skills necessary for his rapid promotion to chief engineer by the age of 19. His extensive hands-on experience in engineering within the laundry industry has been pivotal in his role as the Director of Engineering.
Jim Hernandez Background in the Laundry Industry
Jim Hernandez began his career in the laundry industry at age 15, working as a custodian at a linen/industrial plant. This firsthand experience laid the foundation for his interest in engineering. His career trajectory saw him promoted to chief engineer by the age of 19, a role he maintained across various companies for over two decades. In 2010, he joined Emerald Textiles and was one of its founding members.
Jim Hernandez Achievements at Emerald Textiles
As one of the founding members of Emerald Textiles, Jim Hernandez played a key role in developing the company's first state-of-the-art processing facility. This facility was equipped with technologically advanced, water-efficient equipment and processes, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and sustainability in the industry. His work earned him the Savings by Design award and the Energy Champion award by SDG&E.