Kent E. Thomas
State Center,IA
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator with a proven track record at Thomas Farms Entities, excelling in operations management and business planning. Expert in enhancing profitability through strategic financial oversight and exceptional hiring practices. Committed to sustainable farming and customer satisfaction, driving significant improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms Custom Ag., L.L.C.
State Center, IA
2013 - Current
- Successfully increased business expansion by over 400 percent since 2013
- Dedicated to safety compliance, exceptional customer service, and maximizing profitability for contracted clients.
- Develop operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline service delivery.
- Evaluate financial performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making for business expansion efforts.
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms Custom Cattle, L.L.C.
State Center, IA
2017 - Current
- Develop business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior cattle production to customers.
- Implement effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
- Oversee the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contribute significantly to company success.
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms
State Center, IA
1994 - Current
- Manage daily operations of agricultural services, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Lead initiatives for sustainable farming practices, promoting environmental responsibility within operations.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business And Production
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.1996
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Strategic planning and execution
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Experience lobbying with government leaders for policy execution
Certification
Nominated for and completed State of Iowa Farm Bureau Ag Leader's Institute certification. This involved one weekend, monthly, for one year training to learn and enhance my knowledge of representing agriculture for the purpose of understanding and implementing policies. In addition, I was trained how to properly respond in public speaking and social media settings.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms Custom Ag., L.L.C.
2013 - Current
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms Custom Cattle, L.L.C.
2017 - Current
Owner/Operator
Thomas Farms
1994 - Current
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business And Production
Iowa State University