Kevin Kuse has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having served as Owner/Operator of Cottman Transmission in Kansas City since November 1981, where Kuse progressed from an R&R Man to ownership. Prior to this role, Kuse was a flat rate auto technician at New Plaza Pontiac & BMW for a brief period in 1981. Educationally, Kuse attended Pittsburg State University from 1979 to 1981 and completed high school at Shawnee Mission East from 1977 to 1979.