About KDH

Dave Herbener, President and CEO

A professional engineer with over 22 years of experience in the aerospace/defense industry, Dave began his career as a structural engineer performing designs in the Nuclear Power field.  His more recent experience has been much more diverse including Radar Systems design and manufacturing, Naval Systems maintenance and Force Protection systems.

In June 2003, Dave established KDH Technologies, LLC, focusing on Homeland Security and Force Protection, specializing in Personal Protection Systems and Gear, Harbor and Port Security as well as Facilities Security for Industry.  KDH Defense Systems was created in June 2004.

Ron Luden, Chief Product Designer

Ron brings to KDH over 35 years of manufacturing operations experience.Ron has performed various roles including product development, production management as well as pattern design, material order, inventory and quality control. Ron focuses on product design incorporating all elements from his experience to create new and enhance existing products for KDH’s client base.

John Kardos,Vice President of Manufacturing

With over 20 years in both industrial engineering and management, John oversees all manufacturing operations at KDH. John’s experience includes operations management of large-scale manufacturing facilities developing multiple product lines in both the apparel and personal protection industries to include body armor design and production.