Kevin Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning “America’s Exit Planner™. He is an Amazon #1 best selling author, industry voice and thought leader for exit planning and succession.

Kevin bought and sold a non-family company that his team transferred to the 4th generation. During his tenure the team grew the company from 35 to over 200 employees into an ENR “Top 20” Specialty Contractor that has been in business for over 70 years.

Mr. Kennedy’s authentic voice resonates with owners because he truly understands the different choices, taxes, emotion and complexities of the exit and succession process. His first-hand experiences combined with Beacon’s proprietary process and his engaging style communicates with company owners in all industries.

Mr. Kennedy is a featured columnist in four trade magazines, has published over seventy-five articles and several white papers. In 2011 Mr. Kennedy received the Pinnacle “Excellence in Leadership” Award and is a CBEM (Certified Business Exit Mentor).