Kent Kirkwood

Executive Director at Lenoir Woods

Kent Kirkwood is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at The CAR Group (Norm Reeves), a position he has held since March 2023.1 With a diverse background in leadership roles across various industries, Kirkwood has accumulated significant experience in business operations and strategy.

Career Highlights

Current Role: As COO of The CAR Group, Kirkwood is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations and contributing to its strategic direction.1

Previous Positions: Kirkwood's career trajectory includes several notable roles:

CEO at NextGen Leads (March 2022 - November 2022)
Executive Vice President for Auto/Home and Medicare at Zander Insurance (January 2021 - March 2022)
Consultant in Corporate Strategy at HP (January 2010 - July 2012)
Associate Consultant at Bain & Company (July 2008 - December 2009)
Summer Analyst at JPMorgan Chase (2007)1

Education

Kirkwood received his education from The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business, which likely provided a strong foundation for his business acumen.1

Location and Network

Based in Dallas, Texas, Kirkwood has built a substantial professional network, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Recent Activities

Kirkwood has been actively involved in recruitment for his team, seeking talented individuals to join his organization. He has posted about hiring for a VP of Marketing position, demonstrating his commitment to building a strong team and driving growth.2 3 4

Kent Kirkwood's LinkedIn profile (username: kentkirkwood) reflects a professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including insurance, technology, and consulting, before assuming his current position as COO at The CAR Group (Norm Reeves).1

Experience

Executive Director at Lutheran Senior Services (January 2005 - Present)

Executive Director at National Benevolent Association (1996 - 2005); Chief Executive Officer at The Groves (March 1987 - September 1996)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Gerontology with a Business Administration Emphasis, University of Central Missouri, 3.91 GPA (1983 - 1984); Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a Business Administration Minor, University of Central Missouri, 3.2 GPA (1979 - 1983)