James Everett Kent

Background

Kent, James Everett was born on October 10, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of David Everett Kent and Jean Elizabeth (Orcutt) Laudeman.

Education

Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1959. Master of Divinity, McCormick Seminary, Chicago, 1963. Master of Social Work, Wayne State University, 1970.

Career

Minister United Presbyterian Church in United States of America, Detroit and Grand Rapids, Ohio, 1962-1967. Clinician, social worker Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan, 1970-1971. Clinician, supervisor Macomb County Mental Health, Mount Clemens, 1973-1977.

Chief services St. Clair County Mental Health, Port Huron, 1977-1978. Program specialist Hamilton County Mental Health Board, Cincinnati, 1978-1980. Director professional services Family Service Butler County, Hamilton, Ohio, 1980-1985.

Director David Lawrence Center, Employee Assistance Services Southwest Florida, Naples, since 1985. Field instructor Wayne State University School Social Work, Detroit, 1974-1977, Ohio State University and Miami University, Hamilton, 1981-1985. Consultant Family Service Agency, Port Huron, 1977-1978, Hospice of Miami Valley, Hamilton, 1983-1985.

Achievements

• James Everett Kent has been listed as a noteworthy social services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Employee Assistance Professionals Association (certified, continuing education liaison person since 1989), Personnel Association Collier County.

Interests

• Travel, woodworking, biking, swimming, reading.

Connections

Married Barbara Ann Chastain, June 20, 1958 (divorced 1980). Children: Cynthia Lynn, Peter Alan. Married Barbara Jane Thomas, August 1981.

Father:

David Everett Kent Laudeman

Mother:

Jean Elizabeth (Orcutt) Laudeman

Spouse:

Barbara Jane Thomas

Spouse:

Barbara Ann Chastain

child:

Peter Alan Kent

child:

Cynthia Lynn Kent