L. Kent Workman

L. Kent Workman has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Their most recent position is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., where they oversee various departments including legal, corporate secretary, ethics and compliance, risk management, human resources, and facilities services.

Prior to joining Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., Kent served as Vice President of Business Development and Legal at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. L. Kent was responsible for leading initiatives in business development and legal matters.

Before their role at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Kent worked as a Partner at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, specializing in corporate and M&A transactions. L. Kent also held positions as an Associate at Dow Lohnes and White & Case LLP, both focusing on corporate and M&A matters.

Kent's varied experience also includes serving as a U.S. Navy Nuclear Officer from 1991 to 1996. Overall, Kent brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role, with extensive experience in legal, business development, and corporate transactions.

L. Kent Workman's education history includes a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. L. Kent also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance and Strategy from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where they were recognized as a Fuqua Scholar. Workman obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Honors from The Citadel, where they participated in the Honors Program as a Citadel Scholar. Additionally, they completed training at the Nuclear Power School of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC).

In terms of certifications, Workman is certified as a Director by the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) and holds the NACD Directorship Certification. L. Kent is also a Certified Public Accountant, certified by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA). Notably, the specific dates or years of completion for their degrees and certifications are not provided.