Kent Ahrens

Kent Ahrens, MBA has more than 35 years of experience in management positions in various automotive companies. Kent is the current Corporate Director of Service and Parts at Keyes Automotive Group, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they served as the General Manager and Partner at Ed Bozarth Nevada #1 Chevrolet from 2013 to 2020. Kent also worked as the Corporate FOD at Van Tuyl Auto Group from 2012 to 2013.

Before entering the automotive industry, Kent worked at Toyota Walnut Creek, where they served as the Assistant General Manager from 2010 to 2012 and as the Fixed Operations Director from 2004 to 2010. Kent also held the role of Fixed Operations Director at Bill Heard Chevrolet from 2001 to 2004. Kent began their career as the Service and Parts Director at Hajek Chevrolet - Oldsmobile from 1997 to 2001 and as the Service & Parts Manager at Lee Jansen Motor Company - CDP from 1993 to 1997.

Prior to their career in the automotive industry, Kent worked at Artistic Identification Systems as a Production Manager and TQM Project Leader from 1991 to 1993, and at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as an Area Manager and Q A Coordinator from 1985 to 1991. Overall, Kent Ahrens has a diverse range of experience in leadership and management roles within the automotive industry.

Kent Ahrens, MBA, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management with a major in Business Management from Colorado Christian University. Kent obtained this degree between the years 1998 and 2000. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at Regis University, where they earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Operations Management. Kent successfully completed this program from 2000 to 2003.