Peter Kinney
About Peter Kinney
Peter Kinney serves as the Director of Kent Mobile Shelters at Kent Homes Ltd, a division of JD Irving Ltd, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in sales and management, with previous roles at Hewitt Équipement Ltée and United Rentals, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Business Management from Crandall University.
Current Role at Kent Mobile Shelters
Peter Kinney serves as the Director of Kent Mobile Shelters, a division of J.D. Irving Ltd, since 2017. He is based in Bouctouche, NB. In this role, he is responsible for setting budgets and cash flow targets, overseeing a team of 11 employees located in Bouctouche, NB, and Argentia, NL. He leads process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving the bottom line. His responsibilities also include identifying value-added goods or services to enhance business offerings.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before his current position, Peter Kinney worked at Hewitt Équipement Ltée as a Territory Sales Representative from 2008 to 2010 in Moncton, NB. He also gained experience at United Rentals, where he served as an Inside Sales representative from 2005 to 2007. These roles contributed to his expertise in sales and customer relationship management.
Educational Background
Peter Kinney studied at Crandall University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Business Management from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Moncton High School from 1996 to 2000. He also obtained diplomas in Landscape Technology from NBCC Woodstock (2000-2001) and Environmental Horticulture from Nova Scotia Agricultural College (2002-2004). This diverse educational background supports his current role in business management and operational efficiency.
Leadership and Team Management
In his role at Kent Mobile Shelters, Peter Kinney engages in succession planning and staff evaluations to ensure effective team management. He collaborates with other J.D. Irving companies in a business development capacity, focusing on increasing brand awareness and expanding service offerings. He also participates in strategic planning and provides updates on results and initiatives to the General Manager, Vice President, and Owner.