Meet our team

 

Erwin Van Uytvanck

President & CEO

Erwin has over 31 years of successful experience in the manufacturing industry. During his career he has helped companies devise and implement business strategies that turn around poorly performing divisions within those companies. At Roland,  Erwin’s has focused on financial management and growth. He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Roland International BV, a subsidiary of Sioen Industries NV which is a multinational manufacturer of technical textile fabrics and is traded on the Belgium Stock Exchange.

Hugh Jay “Pete” Johnson

Vice President & Co-founder

As the Vice-President and Co-Founder of Roland Curtains, Pete oversees the day-to-day financial, manufacturing, and sales operations. He was the first US employee for Roland International and was responsible for opening the US manufacturing business, creating and expanding sales in North America, and later expanding into Central and South America. Prior to his time at Roland, Pete developed a complete line of industrial and food-grade lubricants and established their national distribution system. He later set up a worldwide distribution network for automotive coating products. He has also received numerous sales awards throughout his career.

 

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Michael Acker

Sales Manager – Upper Structure Division

Michael has been in the semi-trailer sector of the Transportation Industry for over 28 years. Over this time Michael held several positions including Engineering Technician, Sales Engineer, Sales Representative, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Sales Manager.

Jesus Carrasco

Mechanical Designer

 

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Jovanni Tintori

Plant Manager

Lumey Jump

Graphics Manager

Lumey has 24+ years of experience in the design and production of professional quality graphics and decals for Roland Curtains. His attention to detail and background in advertising and printing, give him the knowledge and expertise to ensure the corporate image of each customer is meticulously achieved.

Mindy Ferguson

Office Manager

Mindy has extensive experience as an office administrator. Her organization and willingness to go above and beyond her job description make her great at managing multiple tasks in a pressured environment.  Some of her many roles include payroll, human resources, accounting, data entry, customer service management, and inventory management. Mindy is experienced with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, QuickBooks, and Leadership Training.

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Gabrielle "Gabby" Jackson

Receptionist / Inside Sales

Gabby is the Roland Receptionist/Inside Sales/AP person. She is the initial contact for all incoming calls.