Kent Spencer

Kent Spencer has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kent is currently employed as the Vice President - Business Development at the Detroit Regional Partnership since August 2019. In this role, they serve as a single-stop resource for site selectors and domestic & foreign businesses interested in the Detroit Regional area.

Prior to this, Kent worked at Invest Atlanta from 2013 to August 2019. Kent initially served as the Manager - Business Retention and Expansion, where they assisted City of Atlanta businesses in becoming more competitive by reviewing and supporting their goals and concerns. Kent also interfaced with over 250 businesses per year, which collectively generated revenues exceeding $1 billion. Kent then advanced to the role of Assistant Director - Business Retention & Expansion, where they played a key role in supporting, retaining, and expanding businesses in Atlanta. Their efforts resulted in over $1.0 billion dollars in capital investment and the creation of over 2,500 jobs that remained within the city.

From 2011 to 2013, Kent worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Interactive Telecasting Corporation. In this role, they developed marketing and outreach strategies for small to medium-sized businesses, marketed supply chain management SaaS to government and private purchasing entities, and promoted online interactive video collaboration technologies.

Prior to this, Kent held two roles at Wayne County Michigan. From 2009 to 2011, they served as Operations-Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program, where they managed the day-to-day operations and tracked $9.0 million in property tax preservation and value retention. Before that, they were the Director-Small Business Technology & Development Center-Wayne County Business Resource Center from 2008 to 2009. In this role, they directed, planned, and controlled the operations of the center, with a focus on providing comprehensive business assistance and advocacy services.

Kent's earlier experience includes working as the Lending/Marketing Manager at MLA, Inc. from 2000 to 2008. Kent successfully marketed mortgage and commercial loan services, led sales staff to achieve a 22% volume growth in 2006, and implemented effective mortgage marketing programs.

Their career began at CNA Insurance, where they worked as a Senior Area Manager from 1998 to 2000. In this role, they developed prospecting strategies, maintained and enhanced existing accounts, and achieved significant year-over-year sales growth.

Overall, Kent Spencer has a wealth of experience in business development, business retention and expansion, marketing, and operations management. Their extensive track record demonstrates their ability to support businesses, drive growth, and contribute to the overall success of organizations.

Kent Spencer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wayne State University. Kent also pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance-Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Additional information regarding specific years or completion status is not provided. Additionally, it is mentioned that Kent attended Cass Technical High School, but no degree or field of study is specified.