Denise Kenton
About Denise Kenton
Denise Kenton is a Sales Manager at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Solutions, where she oversees a team of nine Outside Sales Representatives and manages a sales portfolio exceeding $250 million. She has extensive experience in the construction materials industry, having previously held positions at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Builders FirstSource, and Universal Forest Products.
Current Role at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Solutions
Denise Kenton serves as a Sales Manager at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Solutions. She has held this position since 2018 and is based in Dallas, Texas. In her role, she manages a substantial sales portfolio that includes over $250 million in lumber, truss, and millwork sales. Kenton oversees a team of nine Outside Sales Representatives, guiding them in their efforts to drive sales and enhance customer relationships.
Previous Experience at Builders FirstSource
Denise Kenton previously worked at Builders FirstSource/Probuild as an Outside Sales representative from 2011 to 2012. During her eight-month tenure in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, she focused on building client relationships and driving sales in the competitive construction materials market. This experience contributed to her understanding of the industry and prepared her for future roles.
Experience at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Kenton held multiple positions at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. She worked as a National Account Manager for the South Central Region for three months in 2017, covering Texas and Oklahoma. Prior to that, she served as a Market Development Manager from 2014 to 2017 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. These roles involved managing accounts and developing market strategies to enhance sales performance.
Education at The University of Texas at Arlington
Denise Kenton earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She studied Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her career in sales and marketing within the construction industry.
Career at Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Before her roles at Builders FirstSource and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Denise Kenton worked at Universal Forest Products, Inc. as an Outside Sales representative from 2006 to 2011. Her five years in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area involved direct sales efforts and customer engagement, contributing to her extensive experience in the building materials sector.