Kent is a Licensed Tax Preparer at Kern & Thompson, LLC, and provides tax services for individuals, small businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Kent works seasonally, and is in the office full-time during tax season (February through April), and again during the fall season.

Kent has broad work experience. Prior to joining Kern & Thompson, he was CEO/CFO for an environmental firm, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania, and worked as a bookkeeper for a computer consultant.

Kent earned a MS degree in geology from Western Michigan University. He also holds a BA degree in history from Michigan State University.

He spends much of his free time digging in his garden and enjoys hiking in the Cascades. He also volunteers with the library, teaching a citizenship class to immigrants dreaming of becoming citizens.