Kent McClure
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Seasoned business leader with decades of experience in sales, operations, and client service. Built and managed a 60+ employee home improvement company, driving growth, compliance, and strong results.
Bilingual professional fluent in Spanish with deep experience in client consulting, business administration, and complex operations. Managed sales, purchasing, and daily field support for multiple crews while maintaining compliance. Ready to bring leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills to a growth-focused role.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker
Republic Monetary Exchange
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - 01.2026
Consulted with clients to clarify goals and expectations.
Evaluated purchase and liquidation options within established guidelines.
Executed trades accurately.
Business Owner
Self-employeed
Mesa, Arizona
08.2002 - 03.2023
Created and managed home improvement company sales and operations with over sixty employees and office staff.
Marketing communications, purchasing, and daily prep for materials and tools supported twelve to fifteen crews. Compliance remained aligned with government requirements for performance bonds, insurance, municipality fees, and taxes.
Telecommunications Connectivity and Bandwidth
Lightyear Communications
Anaheim, California
11.1998 - 07.2001
Selling network bandwidth to Fortune 100, Fortune 500, and university clients
Financial and Investment adviser
Self-employeed
Irvine, California
05.1996 - 11.1998
Provided guidance on investment strategies and portfolio allocation for individuals and companies.
Vice President of Investments and Securities
Great Western Financial Securities
Fullerton, California
10.1992 - 11.1996
Directed investment strategies for Great Western Financial Securities client portfolios.
Received the Glacier Award for selling in excess of $15 million of their income bond fund.
Vice President of Sales
David S Sessions
San Juan Capistrano, California
05.1989 - 09.1992
Sold and installed optical storage and retrieval systems in Georgia, Arizona and Southern California.
Sales Executive
Cellular Communications Corporation
Irvine, California
01.1987 - 05.1989
Sold cellular communication systems to Fortune 500–Fortune 50 corporations, including Federal Express.
Captain
United States Marine Corps
El Toro
10.1977 - 01.1985
F-4 fighter pilot, legal officer, administrative officer and adjutant for two major Marine Corps Commands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12-1977
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Sales expertise
Contractor experience in electrical, drywall, and painting
Business administration for construction corporation 21 years
Heavy equipment operation
Aircraft carrier air operations
Timeline
Broker
Republic Monetary Exchange
04.2023 - 01.2026
Business Owner
Self-employeed
08.2002 - 03.2023
Telecommunications Connectivity and Bandwidth
Lightyear Communications
11.1998 - 07.2001
Financial and Investment adviser
Self-employeed
05.1996 - 11.1998
Vice President of Investments and Securities
Great Western Financial Securities
10.1992 - 11.1996
Vice President of Sales
David S Sessions
05.1989 - 09.1992
Sales Executive
Cellular Communications Corporation
01.1987 - 05.1989
Captain
United States Marine Corps
10.1977 - 01.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Brigham Young University