Kent lived a life with many accomplishments. He graduated from University of Houston with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1982 and then his Masters of Industrial Engineering-Project Management in 1988. His career centered around 32 years in the Aerospace Business. The past 20 years were spent with Oceaneering Space Systems. Many of those years were spent as the EVA Project Manager, Robotics Program Manager, Space Suit Program Manager and Director of Business Development. He was highly respected, accomplished and a mentor to many. Kent enjoyed car racing, motorcycle riding and traveling. Kent lived his life to the fullest. The thing that he loved the most was being at home and spending time with his family. Kent had many friends and many felt as though he was a brother to them. The love he had for his wife Holly and all their children was evident in his actions and words. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife, family and friends who meant everything to him.