Kathy Kent Toney

About Kathy Kent Toney

With over 40 years of experience transforming how organizations run, I help leaders connect the right advanced technologies to the real problems in front of them—so their teams can work smarter, respond faster, and focus on mission-critical work.As Global Head of Business Development at TORII Technology, I work with organizations that manage complex, high-stakes operations—manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, data centers, infrastructure, and organizations that support defense, energy, and public-sector programs. My role is to translate their goals into practical solutions built on TORII’s technology platforms.That includes secure, quantum-resilient cybersecurity; AI and data platforms that support high-performance computing and analytics; and immersive 3D/VR visualization that helps teams plan, train, and make better decisions. My job is to make all of that understandable, deployment-ready, and aligned with how the business actually operates today.I collaborate closely with COOs, CIOs/CTOs, and program leaders to:Clarify where secure AI, data, and automation can have the biggest impactConnect them with TORII’s engineering and solution teamsBuild roadmaps that respect existing systems, budgets, and timelinesEnsure they’re not dependent on a single vendor, but empowered for the long termAlongside my work at TORII, I continue to lead Kent Solutions, where I advise businesses on AI-powered automation, workflow optimization, and CRM strategy—often in partnership with TORII’s platforms.If you’re responsible for complex operations and want a plain-English partner to explore what TORII could do for your organization, let’s connect.Email: i•••@kent.solutionsWebsite: kent.solutions

Experience

1. Chief Advisor, Ai & Advanced Systems

   Kent Solutions

   Mar 2014 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   As Chief Technology Advisor & Founder at Kent Solutions, I work with organizations that manage complex, high-stakes operations—manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics, data centers, infrastructure, and organizations that support defense, energy, and public-sector programs. With over 40 years of experience transforming how organizations run, I help leaders revolutionize business operations through cutting-edge technology.My role as Chief Technology Advisor is to translate goals into practical solutions, connect the right advanced technologies to the real problems in front of them—so their teams can work smarter, respond faster, and focus on mission-critical work.I advise businesses on AI-powered automation, workflow optimization, and CRM strategy.I collaborate closely with COOs, CIOs/CTOs, and program leaders to:• Lead discovery conversations and facilitate solution roadmap development that respects existing systems, constraints, and risk profiles• Help identify where secure AI, data, and automation can create the most value• Clarify where secure AI, data, and automation can have the biggest impact• Develop messaging, collateral, and frameworks that make sophisticated technology understandable for non-technical stakeholders• Build roadmaps that respect existing systems, budgets, and timelinesMy job is to make all of that understandable, deployment-ready, and aligned with how the business actually operates today.What I focus on:At the core, my work is about helping leaders de-risk their technology choices, modernize critical operations, and prepare their organizations for what’s coming next.

Education

• Kauffman FastTrac NewVenture

  Certificate, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

  2015 — 2015

• Graceland University

  BA, Business Administration

• Vineyard Leadership Institute

  Graduation Diploma, Leadership & Biblical Studies

  2010 — 2011

• UMKC Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  E-Scholars Program

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Strategic Planning
• Proposal Generation
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Earned Value Management
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Training
• Technical Writing
• Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Market Research
• Business Process
• Leadership