" Like Phil Jackson is to a basketball team, Kennard has the comparable innate insight and leadership skills to allow people to perform at their best. The fundamentals of management can be taught and Kennard is certainly equipped to capture and execute the business and functional aspects of short and long term strategies. However, the mentoring and facilitation aspects to guide and empower direct reports is an art. Kennard's style and philosophy embodies these qualities. One of his core strengths is the understanding that plans succeed or fail based on bringing the best out of people and allowing them to develop and perform to their potential. "

- Jim Koo, Teforia

 

" I have known and worked with Kennard for several years, and have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for him. He is charismatic, eloquent, considerate, kind, and is the epitome of grace under pressure. But don't let his Zen Master exterior fool you. Underneath he is a logical, smart, and intense leader who doesn't fool around. Kennard is someone who can quickly dissect a situation, wade through the muck, and truly understand it for what it is. He also understands the power of creating partnerships and not just being customer and vendor. "

- Chris Massot, Claro Partners

" Kennard also represents the next wave of dynamic speakers from mechanical design to impact on business units. His ability to grasp the entire spectrum from micron level detail to the 30,000 foot view provides a rich background that younger and older engineers can draw from. "

- Devin Pauley, Amazon LAB126

 

 

" Kennard helped with the integration of my projects with the Asian CM's. In that capacity he was very adept in getting the design to meet expectations. His ability to mentor the engineering staff at the center was critical in making the center perform. In my view, Kennard was responsible for building the MACH group into a professional engineering division. "

- Edward Owen, Artisan-Visum LLC

 

" Kennard is a powerhouse of product development. His strong technical background, demonstrated ability to build successful development teams, and friendly, cooperative style make Kennard an asset to any organization. Kennard is a trustworthy, quality character who is highly regarded both professionally and personally. "

- Lou Baranga, Valve corporation