Tim Kent co-founded Redwood Park Communities with his wife, Rhonda, and board president Nathan Barnes. He is a visionary and habitual problem solver, implementing outcomes-focused, multi-faceted solutions to solve complex social and environmental challenges.
Tim has a strong record of building and leading high-performing teams of people to exceed stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries. He has 23 years of leadership experience in the residential construction and property management industry, 6 years of leadership experience in the Investment Funds Industry, and 13 years of leadership experience in the sports management industry.
Tim is the co-founder of the local committee of Hockey Helps the Homeless, which partners with NHL Alumni to operate Pro-Am Hockey tournaments across Canada to raise funds in support of local charities addressing homelessness; co-founder of Community Builders, a social purpose construction company operating an Employment Readiness Training Program for youth experiencing barriers to employment; and a founding member of two other social enterprise initiatives, 1mpact Collective and Georgian Colleges – Social Enterprise Sector Development Group.
Tim and his wife Rhonda are past high-level nominees for the Prime Minister’s Award for Emerging Leaders in the volunteer sector as well as presenters at the 2022 Governor General of Canada Leadership Conference. The Kents reside in Barrie, ON where they are very active with their local church and various social agencies. When they are not working, Tim and Rhonda enjoy spending time with their grown children and extended family.
