Kenneth Kure, CPA, MBA

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States

Overview

Kenneth Kure is a seasoned financial executive with extensive multinational experience in the automotive, chemical, and real estate sectors, now serving as the EVP and CFO for The Great Lakes Towing Company. He is a CPA with an MBA from Cleveland State University and is often described by colleagues as an excellent, hands-on mentor.

Beyond his financial career, Kenneth has a stated interest in space exploration and NASA. During his high school years in Cleveland, he was active in community efforts like food drives and also participated in intramural sports, showing an early inclination for both teamwork and community involvement.

He has been published in the Journal of the Internal Auditor.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Finance
His career is defined by strategic financial planning, M&A activities, and managing investor and banking relationships across multiple industries.
Business Transformation
He has a track record of partnering with management to drive cultural change, restructure organizations, and improve overall business results.
Maritime Operations
As CFO for a major towing and shipyard company, he is deeply involved in the financial health and strategy of the maritime industry.

Media Appearances

Kenneth has no verified media appearances

Work History

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard
Treasurer and Senior Director of Finance at TireHub
Interim CFO at Soffer Organization
Corporate Treasurer and Director of Finance at Stoneridge, Inc., Electronics & Control Devices
Director of Global Operational Finance at Stoneridge, Inc., Electronics & Control Devices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cleveland State University

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Exp : N/A Location : Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard
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Insights For Selling To Kenneth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kenneth is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kenneth

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kenneth move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kenneth take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kenneth

Personality Compatibility


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