CARNEY'S BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTER - Key Persons


Jeff Kreiser

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
As Director of Client Services for the past ten years, Jeff is responsible for managing of our staff of technical professionals. Like his brother, Jeff rose through the ranks while gaining a thorough understanding of the Carney's mission and helping develop more effective processes to better serve our clients. Jeff is responsible for management of our staff of technical professionals. He is a 2011 graduate of CSU Bakersfield with a degree in business.

Karen Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Controller
Karen is responsible for all of the company's internal and external reporting as well as ensuring that the documents comply with CPA's guidelines. She also handles the majority of Carney's HR functions. Prior to joining Carney's, Karen held similar positions as Financial Manager/Controller for Black's Construction. Karen has a solid track record in business management and organizational leadership with expertise in accounting and financial analysis.

Rick Kreiser - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • President
Rick has been with Carney's since it began in 1978. He's responsible for leading our team of professionals, formulating and executing long-term strategies, and fostering solid vendor relationships. But what he REALLY likes doing is working with clients to develop solutions that help them realize the benefits of the right technology. Rick is also privileged to serve as Carney's "face" in the Kern County business community, actively participating on several regional boards of directors (KEDC, Bakersfield College Foundation, Friends of Mercy Foundation), as well as with our key vendor partners. A product of local schools, Rick's background in retail management and advertising/promotion has benefited the company in many ways over the past four decades. He also has a little hobby called Guitar Masters concert series. Just ask him…he'll be happy to tell you about it!