Ken Bean

Ken Bean is an experienced leader in manufacturing operations with a robust history of management in high-tech industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Zonar Systems since November 2011, Bean oversees hardware product development, supply chain management, production, and quality functions for innovative fleet management solutions. Prior to this role, Bean held key positions including Director of Manufacturing Operations at Lockheed Martin, where strategic efforts led to a successful acquisition of Aculight, and President & Owner of Big Buddy Performance, Inc., where a patented head-up display system was developed. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of Manufacturing at Terabeam, where Bean directed a new product line into volume production, and as Senior Vice President of Operations at P-Com, managing a significant revenue-generating business unit. Bean holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts with a minor in Business from San Jose State University.