Kent was born and raised in Stettler. He attended the local High School, William E Hay Composite High and graduated in 1999. Kent then attended the Red Deer College to earn his Journeyman of Carpentry Ticket in 2003. Kent began officially working with his Dad at Hoopfer Construction at the age of 16 and became a partner in 2008. With the opportunity to work in every aspect of residential and commercial building, he gained exceptional skills in all areas of the Father/Son run Construction business. As a new partner he brought a revitalized energy to the everyday operation and new ideas to propel the business forward. Kent is a dedicated family man raising his 2 children with his wife Kathy in Stettler. As his family grows, his energies and enthusiasm to begin a new chapter in his life has also grown. Hoopfer Insurance Ltd. is an evolution of his entrepreneurial spirit and realization of a new dream for him and his family’s future. Kent has been involved in minor sports his entire life and continues to be a hockey coach since 1997 and the current President of Stettler Minor Baseball. He has also served with the Kinsmen Club of Stettler for 4 years and currently an active Board Member of the Stettler Gear Up Foundation. Kent is a proud community minded citizen and a Level Two (2) General Insurance Agent.