Employee Profiles
Kent M. Bank – President/CEO – The senior member of the crew, having taken over from his ailing father and company founder, E.C. Bank, in 1967 at age 25! In an attempt not to micro-manage this talented executive group, he has been extremely active in the Stamping Industry. Served as Board Chairman of the Precision Metalforming Association, which represents the over $70 billion U.S. Stamping Industry. He also served as Council President for ICOSPA – the International Council of Sheet Metal Presswork Associations – then headquartered in Koln, Germany. Members of this international trade association are the U.S., England, Germany, France, Japan, Spain, and Sweden. He is currently serving his 20th consecutive year as a Presidential appointee to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative on matters affecting Small and Minority Business.
kentb@minneapoliswasher.com
Paul Spaulding – Executive Operations Manager / ISO Management Rep.
Paul manages the day-to-day production activities and the ISO quality program for Minneapolis Washer and Stamping. Paul has been with Minneapolis Washer since 1979 and has over 25 years of manufacturing experience.
Currently, Paul is also serving on the Board of Directors for the Twin Cities district of the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). Pauls@minneapoliswasher.com
Shelley Kadlec – Head Controller – Bean Counter Extraordinaire
Shelley has been with Minneapolis Washer for 6 years. Effective 1/1/2003, she has taken the reigns as Head Controller. She is your primary contact for Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping and most importantly Accounts Receivable. Shelley brings a professional attitude, cool head and a touch of class to Minneapolis Washer. (She’s also pretty amazing with the 10-key) Please contact her for all finance related inquiries.
shelleyk@minneapoliswasher.com
Ed Ernster – Controller – “Fast Eddie” has been with Minneapolis Washer for the past 17 years. With over 50 years of financial experience under his belt, Ed will be graduating into Retirement in 2004. Ed has been our “Financial-Rock”, and we’re gonna miss him. ede@minneapoliswasher.com
Tom Niebuhr – Expediter – Head Fireman – Tom is the go to guy for all existing order information. He has been with Minneapolis Washer for 10 years. Whether you want to check on order, get shipping status or organize special delivery, Tom can do it all. As former Navy man, Tom is very motivated and extremely organized. Tom and his wife are the proud parents of Shelby and Spencer. When he’s not at work, you can find Tom on the Softball field or the Basketball court. tomn@minneapoliswasher.com
Mike Harris – Sales Dept. Lead – Head Fishing Guide – Mike is the cornerstone of our sales department and has been with Minneapolis Washer for over 30 years. His depth of manufacturing experience and expertise is only matched by his knowledge in his woodshop at home. Mike’s can-do attitude and sense of humor make him a pleasure to work with. He is a very valuable asset to the company. For assistance with your stamping job or advice on how to hand carve a birch bed, give Mike a call or drop him an email. mikeh@minneapoliswasher.com
Arnie Lovell – Inside Sales – As a certified culinary expert and resident stamping specialist, Arnie has always got something cookin’. After over 30 years with Minneapolis Washer, Arnie’s wealth of stamping knowledge is infinite. He probably has forgotten more about stamping than most people in the business retain in their entire career! Contact Arnie for a quick quote on a special stamping part or advice on how to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey! arniel@minneapoliswasher.com
Doug Heinen – Inside Sales and Sourcing – Doug is the “Hardest working man in the quoting business”. Whether you are looking for a high volume quote on a stainless part or a quick turn price on a phenolic job, Doug can do it all. Since 1972, Doug has played an important role at Minneapolis Washer. Doug is our package-quoting specialist and always writes with a sharp pencil. Ask him about his vehicles, even Jay Leno admires Doug’s car collection! dough@minneapoliswasher.com
Dennis Barthel – Shop Foreman – Material Purchasing Manager
Dennis has been with Minneapolis Washer for 32 years. He is worth more than his weight in gold or silver or mild / stainless steel, anything! As the Shop Foreman, Dennis is responsible for purchasing and maintaining mild and stainless steel inventories as well as keeping things running Cadillac-smooth on the production floor. We are lucky to have Dennis on our team.
Production Team – These are the guys who make it happen
George Lieser – Foreman
Paul Bengston
Teddy Blomberg
Scott Dochniak
Roger Downing
Richard Hitt
Russ Hoheisel
Dale Jenson
Mike Kallunki
Bob Kidder
Tom Manning
Dave Murschel
Charlie Olson
Russ Rosenberger
Kim Specht
Daryl Vangstad
Dan Kieger
Chris Bank – Marketing / Sales – New Kid on the Block
Chris performs day-to-day advertising, sales and marketing duties as well as web site development for Minneapolis Washer. He sharpens a mean pencil and is happy to fetch you a cup of hot coffee. chrisb@minneapoliswasher.com | 
