Our team of experienced employees takes extreme pride in the quality of the work we produce.

Each and every one of us has a direct interest in the efficient operation of our facility, the quality of the products we provide, and the satisfaction of our customers.

Ben Carr
Ben Carr is our go-to-guy for Ceilume Smart Ceiling Tiles. Born and raised in the beautiful California wine country, Ben has been into customer service his entire adult life. After two years honing his skills as a Studio Engineer, Ben joined the Empire West team as our Ceilume Customer Project Manager, and we're thrilled to have him. In his spare time, Ben enjoys creating and mixing music of many varieties, and watching The Simpsons! Visit Ben's ceiling tile blog "The Sky's the Limit" at www.ceilings.wordpress.com.

Joel Kuschner
With his extensive background in the hospitality and service industries, Joel brings an intimate appreciation of customer needs to every Ceilume transaction, along with a dogged determination to meet those needs. And if you've ever heard his voice on the phone, you'll understand why voiceover work is a favorite sideline gig; if he's not careful he may end up as the "Voice of Ceilume"! An avid runner and reader, Joel is often seen jogging the trails of Sonoma County with friends, and talking about the latest Stephen King novel!

Noah Davis
For all of his professional adult life Noah has been helping customers, working primarily in the hospitality industry. On top of that, he maintains an active creative career in the world of post production film sound. When he's not taking care of customers' ceiling tile needs or making sounds for movies, Noah enjoys outdoor activities like surfing, tennis, and cycling. He and his wife, Emma, of Montgomery Klash Interior Designs, enjoy working on their house together whenever they can - their next project is a low profile Ceilume suspended ceiling for their basement!

Rachel Larman
Rachel Larman loves customer service. She started working her Father's storefront at the age of 14 and by the age of 23 was managing a full service cafe. While running the café full time, she obtained a certification in Human Resources at the Santa Rosa Junior College. In 2007, Rachel joined our team as a customer service representative. She is always ready to answer questions and enthuse about the benefits of using Ceilume Smart Ceiling Tiles (even when she's not at work!). In addition, Rachel is our Safety Manager and enjoys handing out earplugs, eye protection, and safety awards! She also loves endurance racing and can usually be found at "The Ranch" and on the trail training with her Arabian horse, Mystic Kid. In her free time she is up for any adventure involving friends, family, and good food.

Ed Davis
With over 30 years of manufacturing and retail experience, Ed Davis brings a strong focus on innovation and customer service to his role as President of Ceilume. His mission statement - "People, Profits, Progress" - reflects his commitment to both customers and employees, to creating profitable business partnerships where all can benefit, and to continuous improvement in every aspect of the business. An avid runner and backpacker, Ed serves on the board of the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, plays bass guitar for "Cynthia Carr and the Carrtunes", and goes to the movies with his wife Jan every chance he gets.