Team

Brendon Kensel
Managing Partner

Brendon Kensel is the Managing Partner of Kensel & Co. and focuses on the strategic growth and direction of the firm. He is an experienced entrepreneur and investment banking professional and is a recognized industry expert in the media, marketing, and technology sectors. Mr. Kensel has advised leading companies and private equity firms regarding mergers and acquisitions, industry consolidation, new market entry, divestitures, and strategic alliances. He has also founded several companies including PrimaHealth Credit, a patient-friendly healthcare finance company, and Jock Talk, a first-of-its-kind social media platform for professional athletes and fans.

Mr. Kensel formerly was EVP and division President at eSynergies, an e-business solutions company. While there he led several acquisitions, including that of e2 Communications and Worldwide Xceed Group. Previously, Mr. Kensel was the founder and CEO of Salesmation, a leading rich media online advertising company that was acquired by eSynergies. Prior experience also includes marketing and management posts at El Pollo Loco, a national quick-service restaurant chain; Alcone Marketing Group, an Omnicom Group agency; and the Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club, the AAA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Mr. Kensel serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Project Access, a non-profit organization that assists low-income families by providing educational, health, and social services. He regularly works other board members and community volunteers to further the organization's goals of keeping family members employed, children in school and seniors active.

Mr. Kensel received a B.S. from Central Washington University and a M.B.A. from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. He studied global enterprise management at Kellogg College, University of Oxford.