About Us

Birthplace  Ann - Minneapolis, MN Gary - Saint Paul, MN

High School   Ann - Minneapolis Southwest,  Gary - Bloomington Kennedy

College  Ann - University of Wisconsin @ LaCrosse, B.S. Degree, Major: Mass Communications with an emphasis in Advertising & Public Relations,  Gary - University of Minnesota, B.S. Degree, Major in  Business

Background/Professional Experience 

Ann - Prior to becoming a Realtor, Ann gained 14 years of valuable experience in marketing, advertising, sales, and management with various companies, including the Headquarters of Carlson Wagonlit Travel as a Marketing Manager. In addition, while working at a partnership marketing agency she negotiated multi-million dollar marketing contracts for top companies such as Salomon North America, Taylor Made Golf, Great Clips, MLT Vacations, AT&T Wireless and many others. She loves to negotiate a deal and can plan a marketing strategy like no one else!

Gary - Prior to becoming a Realtor, Gary gained 16 years of valuable experience in sales, marketing, account management and customer service for the largest Midwest Video and CD duplicator, The Duplication Factory. There, Gary helped top clients such as Select Comfort, Target Stores, Regis Corporation, Disney and many others, integrate innovative video and digital marketing media into their marketing plan.  His dedication to excellent customer service and attention to detail make him a great asset to the Kent and Kent Team!

Family  Ann and Gary have two cool kids - Sam (11) and Max (8) and one awesome dog, Snickers. Sam is the Director of Envelope Stuffing for the team and Max is the VP of Stamp Licking!  

Hobbies  Ann - selling houses & picking up after Sam & Max    Gary - softball, basketball, running, fishing, golf and coaching the kids.