Kent Brown

About Kent Brown

Accomplished leader and manager in the consumer products and services markets. Focused on growth, efficiency, and profit improvement. I have held officer level positions in Fortune 500 conglomerates and start ups, and possess the entrepreneurial spirit to build businesses while having the management discipline to grow business on the top and bottom lines together.My recent responsibilities have included CEO, President, GM, and VP roles for business from $30M to over $650M. My leadership and management capabilities are evidenced in outstanding results in the following areas- Sales Growth- New Product Development and Roadmaps- Omni Channel Strategy and Execution- Product Portfolio Management- Margin Enhancement / Mix Productivity- Improved Marketing Contribution and ROI- National Account Relationships- Trade Marketing and Brand Activation- People Development - Ecommerce Growth and Development- Strategic Planning - product, category, division, and company- EBITDA Improvement- Mergers & Acquisitions- Turnarounds- DTC/Digital Marketing and Demand generationSpecialties: Consumer Durables and Hard Goods - Sporting Goods, Tools, Hardware, Small Appliances, Automotive, Electronics, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Products, and Pet ProductsRetail Customers, including: Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Sam\'s, Sears, Lowe\'s, Home Depot, Menards, Dicks Sporting Goods, Academy, Fred Meyer, Autozone, Advance Auto, Ace, TruServ, Bass Pro, Cabela\'s, Meijer, Rite Aid, Walgreen\'s, CVS, Big 5, Kohl\'s, and many more.

Experience

1. Board Member

   Wyo-Ben, Inc.

   Mar 2021 — Present

   Independent Director - Board of Directors.Member - Compensation Committee.Wyo-Ben is a mining and manufacturing company focused on the mineral bentonite. Primary markets include consumer cat litter and industrial application in drilling and construction. My focus has been to advise to consumer retail efforts as it relates to sales, marketing, and operations.

Education

• Colorado Technical University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Marketing

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Retail
• B2b
• Marketing
• P&L Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Sales Process
• Product Development
• Channel Partners
• Sales
• Automotive
• Product Marketing
• Merchandising
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Product Management
• Account Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Pricing
• Strategy
• New Business Development
• Executive Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Consumer Products
• Leadership
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy