Kevin Kerr
Operations Manager at Apex Service Partners
Kevin Kerr
Operations Manager at Apex Service Partners
Tampa, Florida
Overview
Work Experience
Operations Manager
2023 - Current
Data Consultant
2023
Vice President
2022 - 2023
Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investing in founder-led middle market businesses. We have acquired more than 150 companies in the Healthcare & Life Science Services, Software & Technology Services and Business Services & Engineered Products sectors and have managed more than $2.6 billion since being founded in 2000. TSCP partners with management teams to increase value by accelerating growth, both organically and via complementary acquisitions.
Associate
2020 - 2022
Detachment Commander
2016 - 2019
Led a twelve man detachment during two rotations to Afghanistan to train, advise, and assist an Afghan Special Operations Infantry Battalion consisting of 500 Afghan Commandos. Planned, coordinated, and executed numerous multi day operations involving over 250 personnel to include both combat and logistical support.
Student
2014 - 2016
Graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course, where we incorporated the Army planning methodology to unconventional warfare. The course culminated in a month long exercise, demonstrating proficiency in both Army planning and influencing a local population to achieve common operational objectives.
Aide de Camp
2013 - 2014
Planned, facilitated, and supervised the Deputy Commanding General's schedule during a rotation to Afghanistan.
Battalion Assistant Operations Officer
2012 - 2013
Supported the Operations Officer in planning the short term training and readiness of a 461 airborne battalion with the mission of worldwide deployment within 18 hours of notification. Implemented systems that both fostered communication and provided accountability within the organization.
Platoon Leader
2011 - 2012
Led a 30 man platoon during two deployments to Afghanistan. Planned, coordinated, and executed over 30 dismounted patrols designed to find, fix, and finish enemy maneuvers. Advised police leadership on operational timelines, effective supply inventory management, and tactical guidance in response to enemy threat reports.