Released on: December 10, 2007, 7:35 pm

Press Release Author: Submitted by The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County
Commissioner Campaign

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and resident
since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He
offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead.

Press Release Body: Kent\'s Personal Fact

Birth Date: November 13, 1963

Birth Place: Jonkoping, Sweden

Citizenship: US citizen since 1997

Parents: Stig and Carin Bjorklund, Orlando, Florida

Married: On July 21, 1990 to Helen Pindel at the Kissimmee Lakeside Park

Daughter: Anna Elizabeth, Age 10. Gifted 4th grader at Bellalago Academy.

Pets: Two cats, one dog

Hobbies: Running (about 15 miles per week), watching Gator sports, growing and
eating the hottest peppers in the county (maybe in the country).

Education: Executive MBA (April, 2008), University of Florida, Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration, Baker College, Michigan

Volunteer Work: Credentialed Minister serving the District 3 community with his wife
at Living Water Fellowship church.

Kent\'s Professional Biography

In 1983 Kent arrived in Florida and joined the Walt Disney Company Retail Division.
He spent several years working various assignments throughout the Parks and the
Resorts. In 1987 he was recruited to teach Disney Traditions at the Disney
University. Shortly thereafter, he was called upon to be the Location Manager of the
largest retail location in the company. During his three years at Mickey\'s Character
Shop he helped to increase revenues from $37 million to close to $50 million. In
addition, he was given responsibility for multiple retail locations. His diligence
was soon rewarded, when he was handpicked to join the turn-around team at Pleasure
Island where he stayed for another three years. After ten successful years at
Disney, Kent decided it was time to venture on.

In 1993 the Oasis Lodging Group hired Kent. He took on the responsibility of Sales
and Marketing Director. Kent was recruited by the Orlando Resort Group in 1994. As
the Director of Management Services, Kent was given responsibility for all technical
requirements. As a project leader, he helped to create new revenue sources and
systems. In 1999 Kent decided to venture out on his own and established a consulting
practice, Raymond Research, LLC. He has worked with various corporate clients on
operational and marketing analysis. With a strong technical background, Kent has
been able to help companies find useful technical solutions. Kent has managed
several web development projects and often is involved with the programming. He was
asked to take on the role as Vice President of Operations, which he did. During his
tenure as VP of Operations he has been called upon to restructure several
departments. He has also successfully integrated useful technologies to enhance
productivity and customer service.

Since 2002, Kent has been running a successful consulting firm that has served
national clients that range from financial services to sales & marketing to real
estate. Kent is an energetic leader with a passion for operational excellence. He
has keen insight into what motivates individuals and therefore knows how to rally
people around a common cause. Whether it is a turn-around project or a company
wanting to go to the next level, provides the critical and strategic thinking
necessary to create an effective action plan. In addition, he is currently a MBA
candidate at the University of Florida and is planning on graduating in April, 2008.


Web Site: http://www.vote4kent.com

Contact Details: The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
PO Box 470775
Celebration, FL 34747-0775
407-933-1923
kent@vote4kent.com