About Kent Lynn

Kent Lynn received his BSCE from UMR in 1985 and his MBA from the University of Nebraska in 1991. Kent began his career with IBM in Omaha after graduating from UMR. He began as a systems engineer working with DoD clients, but quickly moved into sales roles with increasing responsibility. Kent has particular expertise in the telecommunications and service-provider industries, spanning his twenty-six year career in Information Technology. He served in various software sales and consulting roles, including global practice leader and principal consultant to utility, energy and media/publishing companies, prior to holding his current position as Client Executive, where Kent is responsible for managing relationships with some of the company’s largest commercial clients. Throughout his career, Kent has traveled extensively, and from his experiences decided to establish a scholarship fund at S&T to support international service learning. Kent is a member of the Order of the Golden Shillelagh and received a Professional Degree in Computer Science from S&T in 2009. A 14-year resident of Washington, D.C., Kent advises local non-profit institutions and schools on technology issues. He serves on the Community Council of the public radio station at The American University in Washington, D.C., where he is also a member of the Leadership Council. Kent is an avid triathlete, marathoner and distance cyclist.