Our current CEO and Chairman, Edmund Ashburner, founded the Java Bear organization in early 2004, initially as a "sandbox" business to learn the ropes of Entrepreneurship. The sole proprietorship employed our first business model of buying collectible items locally and selling them in an international marketplace.  The business took off from there, and was incorporated in March of 2005. Today, we encompass many more business models, and serve a mix of both buyers and sellers, facilitating all types of internet commerce.
Java Bear Corporation has its main office in the Mission District of San Francisco, CA.  Our facilities include warehouse space, offices, conference facilities, photographic studio, and shipping.  In addition, we have outsourced capacity throughout the US through our valued partners to expand our retail offerings, and reduce shipping costs for our customers.

Edmund Ashburner; Our CEO and Chairman is a graduate of MIT, and a former Navy Officer. His background in large corporate sales, marketing, customer relations, and business development have been the cornerstone on which the entire company had been built. Mr. Ashburner has implemented all of the business automation systems and established the partner relationships that drive our company.  He is also responsible for compliance, finance, tax, and governance of the corporation. 

Michael Armijo, our President, is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, CA.  Previously a Structural Engineer, he has brought his talent for quality and an artistic eye to bear.  Since our inception, Mr. Armijo has been responsible for inventory selection and consignment contracts. He also controls the web presence, the quality of the photography, item authentication, and customer satisfaction aspects of the business.

April 2008, Java Bear Corporation announces plans to leave San Francisco.  Following two years of sustained growth, the Java Bear Corporation announced plans to expand and relocate.  According to CEO, Edmund Ashburner, "This relocation is critical to achieving our projected growth." Having reached the limits of the current facility, the time time has come to look for a new location that has the growth potential to sustain the next phase of our expansion.  New locations being considered offer decreased facility and labor costs, as well as more competitive shipping fees for our customers.

Java Bear Corporation was formed under the laws of the State of California in 2005. We are a closely held, private corporation. The company achieved financial stability in 2007 and is not currently seeking additional investment at this time.  Interested parties should inquire about future investment opportunities at investors@javabear.com.

The vast majority of our core business functions would not be possible without the services and support provided by our chosen platforms and partners.  Here are a few: