Earnest Machine named four people to its corporate office team:

Jim Dowling and Diana Barnes joined the sales team. Dowling brings 10-years experience to Earnest.

Jared Keipert joined purchasing in a new role of material analyst / buyer. Kelpert will manage the relationship with platers, analyzing data for product expansions such as recently added domestic finished hex nuts.

As part of expanding engineering and manufacturing, Landon Patten joins Earnest in an internship program with Lorain County JVS. Patten will focus on shipping and receiving plus operate CNC lathes, conduct quality checks and keep production records.

Earnest CEO Kirk Zehnder said that in sales, purchasing, operations or marketing, “We’re always asking ‘How can we help you today’. Our newest team member are ready to hit the ground running and we’re excited they share our values of putting the customer first and creating the intentionally better experience we strive for.”

Founded in 1948, Earnest Machine is a global importer, distributor and manufacturer of large diameter and hard-to-find fasteners for agriculture, construction equipment, heavy transportation, mining, structural construction and wind industries. Earnest has sales offices, warehouses and manufacturing in England and Cleveland, warehouses in Atlanta and Indianapolis, and is based at 1250 Linda St., Rocky River, OH 44116.