Kenny is the youngest of three siblings, all children of educators. Kenny’s father was the first African American Principal in the school district.
As an Operating Partner of Transom, Kenny focuses on operational transformations for the firm’s portfolio companies and is also involved in investment due diligence.
Prior to joining Transom, Kenny was CEO of HeathCo, the leading supplier of exterior security and decorative lighting and door chimes and a successful former portfolio company of Transom. Kenny led the company into the connected lighting space selling through home center and hardware channels, while successfully transforming its supply base outside of China.
Before this, Kenny held leadership positions in several companies, including Chamberlain, Cannon Equipment, Cooper Lighting and Regent Lighting, where he honed his expertise in new product development, sourcing, distribution, marketing, sales, HR and culture development.
Kenny earned a B.S.B.A. from Virginia State University. He has been a Member of the Board of Directors for HeathCo.
