Del West is a global manufacturing company, employing more than 150 people at factories in Valencia, California and Roche, Switzerland.

Kenneth Polak is the controller for Del West USA. He has been with the company since 2008, managing all things financial, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash flow and profit-and-loss statements.

Prior to coming to Del West, Polak worked for more than 30 years in various finance and accounting positions. Most recently, he was the controller in charge of accounting for high volume ticket broker Barry’s Ticket Service. During his 2003-2008 tenure, he was responsible for accounting, human resources and financial reporting. Other previous jobs include chief financial officer for various defense contractors and plant manager for a plastic container company.

Polak has a bachelor’s in history from the University of San Diego, and an MBA from UCLA. In his free time, he likes to go on bike rides and take hikes in the local mountains. He is married with two grown children.

Del West. Precisely.