Strategic Leadership Team

Jim Bertolini is a third generation furniture maker whose commitment to service, integrity and relationship is exemplified in every aspect of Bertolini Inc. His leadership style empowers those around him to excel both on a personal and corporate level. His passion for excellence and innovation has set the standard by which the church seating industry continues to be measured. Jim is determined to maintain Bertolini’s growing leadership role in the industry by offering the most elegant, comfortable and durable stackable chairs available today.

Chuck Horn began working with Bertolini Inc. as a manufacturing consultant in 1997. In May of 1999 Chuck accepted a full time position with Bertolini as the Vice President of Operations. Most recently he has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Chuck draws his 25 years of manufacturing experience from working with both large and small companies. The wealth of his experience includes working with companies reporting phenomenal growth, establishing potential markets for immediate and successful growth and profitability, helping companies realize expanding sales potential, successfully facilitating ISO 9001 certification for manufacturers, and providing ongoing leadership that empowers corporate and individual growth. Chuck has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and will complete his MBA at CCU in Anaheim this spring. Chuck is excited to be a part of growth-oriented team at Bertolini Inc.

Bruce began as Marketing Manager for Bertolini Inc. in June of 2001. Having worked in the creative industry for nearly ten years as a designer, production artist and commercial art/communications consultant, Bruce brings a fresh and creative approach to effectively communicating and marketing the best stackable seating solutions available today. Bruce also draws from the practical application of an MBA from Azusa Pacific University (June 2006) coupled with 10 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector giving him insight into the needs and circumstances of many of Bertolini's customers.

Dave Karpinski comes to Bertolini, Inc. with over 15 years of Sales and Sales Management experience. During his career, Dave has been instrumental in creating highly effective sales teams that generate positive results year after year. Dave’s background includes working for Fortune 500 employers which has given him the experience to implement the “best practices” needed in today’s competitive environment. The Mission Statement of “Service, Integrity, Relationship” is what drew Dave to Bertolini Inc. According to Dave, this mission statement falls directly in line with my personal beliefs and what is really at the core of each sales process. Having completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona, Dave spends much of time outdoors with his family and friends.

Cecilia Minaya started at Bertolini Inc., holding the Controller position, in May of 2005. Cecilia is a member of Bertolini’s Senior Management team and contributes with over 20 years of accounting experience acquired working in a diverse type of organizations of different sizes. Most of Cecilia’s work experience has been in manufacturing environments to which Cecilia has contributed with her cost accounting experience helping companies by proactively analyzing company issues and recommending changes with the ultimate goal of increasing profitability and maximizing productivity. Cecilia has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is excited to be a part of the Bertolini Organization.

Mark Banuelos started at Bertolini Inc. in 1999 in the Sales Department and became the “Management of Customer Care” late that year. In 2001Mark took on the role of managing production supervisors and later became the Plant Supervisor of our Chino manufacturing plant (2004). With his commitment to lean manufacturing and his ability to motivate people to meet their potential, Mark brings a synergistic approach to manufacturing that facilitates both efficiency and resource/personnel development that is critical to the success of the organization.