Kent Group Inc.

James Kent, President and CEO, has managed hundreds of merger, acquisition or divesiture transactions during the past 25 years. Some of these transactions exceeded $100 million in value. Mr. Kent has been in the agribusiness and food industries for over 35 years, and his industry relationships are extensive. As a widely know and respected industry expert, his strategic vision of these industries is highly regarded, and he is sought out for executive conference speaking engagements and board of directors presentations. Prior to his investment banking career, Mr. Kent was a CEO/General Manager for a subsidiary of Stauffer Chemical Co. and Green Giant Co. He is an instrument-rated pilot. Mr. Kent holds a B.S. degree in Agribusiness Management from Southern Illinois University.