Showdown Displays
Kent Dunham has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Kent began their career at Gretag Imaging, Inc. as a Senior Account Executive, selling industrial automation capital equipment for the photofinishing industry. Kent then joined Mackay Envelope Company, where they served as the National Account Sales Manager before being promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. At Mackay, they managed sales teams, customer service reps, and oversaw advertising and marketing functions.
After Mackay, Kent worked as the Director of Business Development at the Center for Practical Management, where they focused on providing consulting, skill development, coaching, and reinforcement activities to help companies achieve their organizational objectives. Following this role, they joined Sales Solutions as a Sales & Marketing Consultant, assisting emerging growth and small companies with sales development, CRM implementation, and marketing support.
Kent then held the position of Vice President of Sales at Pictura Graphics and later joined B&B Image Group as the Vice President & COO. At B&B Image Group, they oversaw all operations including sales, marketing, production, HR, and business strategy implementation. Kent also played a key role in implementing the EOS (Traction) Business Management System.
Most recently, Kent served in multiple roles at Showdown Displays. Kent was the National Sales Director before being promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales, where they managed Territory Sales Managers, Inside Sales Representatives, and Creative Services Associates in the Central U.S. region. Kent is currently the Vice President of Sales, leading the sales team of reseller/client focused display professionals who are committed to the company's vision and mission.
Overall, Kent Dunham has extensive experience in sales, marketing, operations, and leadership roles across various industries.
Kent Dunham has a Bachelor of Science degree in Photographic Engineering from St. Cloud State University, which was completed in 1983. In 2001, they obtained a Mini MBA degree from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Kent then pursued further education at the same institution and earned a Mini Master of Marketing Management degree in 2009. Most recently, they completed a certification in Coaching at BrainTrust Academy, with an anticipated completion date in 2023.
Showdown Displays
Headquartered in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Showdown Displays is a privately-held* global manufacturer and supplier of visual communication, event and display products. Showdown Displays solely markets its services and products through authorized distributor partners in a collection of diverse distribution channels, including Promotional Product Distributors, Marketing & Experiential Agencies, Exhibit Display Providers, Sign Shops, Commercial Printers and Event Planners. Showdown Displays has been recognized and awarded by numerous publications (Inc. Magazine, Counselor Magazine, PromoMarketing Magazine Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Minnesota Business Magazine) and associations (ASI, CCW & PPAI) as the leading provider of visual communication products, as well as one of Minnesota’s top employers. Founded in 1999, Showdown Displays continues to demonstrate exceptional growth fueled by innovative products, a collaborative and engaging company culture and legendary customer experiences. Known for its legendary On Target Guarantee, Showdown Displays strives to be on target, on time, every time.