While timely, accurate and factual communication is essential in creating a successful working relationship with our principals and customers, we realize that it is the people involved that determine the end result. At J.E. Shireling Inc., we understand that technology can not replace the need for positive and productive interpersonal working relationships with our principals and customers. Establishing and cultivating these relationships will lead to our ultimate success.

J.E. Shireling Inc. is an established, multi-man, engineering oriented, sales and marketing organization.

We recruit only the most competent, qualified personnel for all positions within our organization, and arm them with leading edge technology. With well established goals, in-depth training and a proven monitoring system, success is ensured. We believe it is important to create an environment that allows for individual creativity, and promotes the development of free entrepreneurial expression.

Rick Poljan

I have worked in the manufacturing arena in South East Michigan for 18 years. I started out at Hamburg Screw Products making screw machine parts for the automotive Industry along with industrial accounts. Hamburg Screw was sold to G.T. Products in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Following the sale, I took the position of Manufacturing Engineering Manager at G.T. Products. G.T. Products, now "Eaton," is a manufacturer of fuel system assemblies for the automotive industry. It was a great learning experience launching new product programs with OEM automotive safety products. I worked with quality, product, engineering, manufacturing, and finance to bring new products into production. The exposure to PPAP's, FEMA's, Control Plans, and other procedures has been invaluable in launching projects from my current position as sales engineer. The J.E. Shireling Company has given me the opportunity to use my skills in manufacturing while building sales experience. The sales method of engineering support at J.E. Shireling has been a good fit for me. If I may help you in any way, please give me a call at the above telephone number.

Brian Burnell

After graduating from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant Michigan with a degree in Business Administration, I joined Fastenal Company in Grand Rapids Michigan. A year later I was promoted to Assistant Manager of their Traverse City Michigan branch, and in 1990 I opened their Pontiac Michigan branch as General Manager. While with them I gained experience in sales of a wide variety of industrial products to customers in many industries. I then accepted an outside sales position with Wurth Service Supply where I was able to further strengthen my experience in sales and service to OEM accounts.

I'm excited to have now joined the J.E. Shireling Company, allowing me the opportunity to use my past experiences to further strengthen our relationships with our current customers and manufacturers. Please call me if I can assist you with solutions to your applications problems. I look forward to working with you.

Ken Zander

For over 15 years I have worked in various Sales, Engineering and Management positions. I possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Communications and a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management. My automotive/industrial career began at Hamburg Screw Products where I worked as a Sales Representative. I then joined GT Products as a result of an acquisition. I worked at GT Products/Eaton Corp. for 10 years where I was responsible for the sales growth of a newly designed patented product for the fuel vapor/recovery emissions industry. From there I joined the ABC Group; one of the worlds largest blow molders of automotive/industrial products; where I lead a team specializing in the sales of Under the Hood, HVAC, Interior/Exterior and Fuel System components and assemblies.

My past experience and technical background has served as a great asset in sales, design engineering and manufacturing of complex Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) components and assemblies. I look forward to pursuing new highly engineered products/service solutions for you with J.E. Shireling.

Bernie Lynch

I have 14 years of experience in commercial construction sales and management in the Tri-Cities, Flint, Lansing and Jackson areas. I have an Associate Degree from Delta College and taught at Baker College in the industrial arts department.

I Live in Owosso with my wife Ellen and three kids.

I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the professional staff at J.E. Shireling and get to know our valued customers.