Blaine M. Kern, President/Forensic Scientist

Mr. Kern is a Founder and the President of Human Identification Technologies, Inc.  ­Before starting up HIT, Inc. Mr. Kern worked for the San Bernardino County (California) Sheriff’s Department Crime Laboratory for over ten years. He has significant experience in forensic science and is an expert in DNA analysis. Mr. Kern is familiar with multiple DNA testing platforms.  During the course of his career, he has testified numerous times as an expert witness in forensic science disciplines including DNA typing technologies.

He possesses Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Biology and Environmental Studies.  Mr. Kern is a member of both the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the California Association of Criminalists and has attended a multitude of specialized forensic science training courses.

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Rod Landon, Vice President of Business Operations

Mr. Landon oversees the sales and marketing efforts of Human Identification Technologies, Inc.  He also runs the front office of HIT, Inc. including accounts receivables/payables, human resources and inventory management.

Mr. Landon’s background consists of nearly 20 years in media sales, marketing and management.  He started his marketing career as a student at Southern Illinois University and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Television and a minor degree in Advertising/Marketing. 

Since 1987, Mr. Landon has been an integral part of 3 radio stations in Southern California.  As a marketing consultant with each radio station, he maintained a large account list which he developed by leading his stations in new business development.   Mr. Landon spent the last 9 years as the Sales Manager of KCAL-FM radio in the Riverside/San Bernardino market of Southern California.  Every year, the sales staff he directed was one of the top revenue generators in the market.  His direct selling approach was responsible for his radio station generating over a quarter million dollars in new business each year.