Kent brings over 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience and thrives on helping organizations think strategically about how to achieve their mission. As a nonprofit executive, Kent brings a wide range of knowledge to the Impact team, including strategic planning, board development, fundraising, organizational development, financial management, event planning, and marketing. Kent is passionate about helping others and serving Associations to provide the best possible experience for their members.
Kent is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and holds a bachelor’s degree in recreation management. Kent also holds a Master of Business Administration with a Project Management certificate from the University of Phoenix. In Kent’s previous role, he led a $28.5 million capital campaign to help build a state-of-the-art facility that housed two non-profits and a Veterans Affairs Clinic. This accomplishment enhanced Kent’s ability to collaborate with various partners, rally a community around a specific cause, and manage a large capital project in addition to day-to-day operations.
Outside of work, Kent enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, golfing, boating, being outdoors, traveling, and watching sports.