Guy Kalbach
Vice President – Human Resources
“At Acme-Hardesty, our strength has always come from our people. We hire individuals who take pride in their work, care about doing the right thing, and understand the responsibility that comes with serving customers and partners who rely on us every day. Our role in HR is simple—foster an environment where people are respected, supported, and accountable, so they can do their best work and build careers they’re proud of.”
Guy Kalbach
Guy Kalbach serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Acme‑Hardesty LLC, Jacob Stern & Sons, and JST Global, leading enterprise‑wide HR strategy with a focus on talent development, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth. Since joining the organization in 2020, Guy has played a key role in strengthening HR foundations and advancing initiatives that support employee engagement, leadership capability, and operational excellence across the enterprise.
Prior to joining JST, Guy held senior HR leadership roles at Amazon and Primark, where he led workforce planning and HR operations in high‑growth environments and supported large‑scale expansion efforts across the U.S.
Guy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an Employment Law Certificate from Cornell University. He is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement. As a steward of the company’s Core Values, Guy approaches HR with transparency, trust, and strategic alignment ensuring people and business goals move forward together.