Title: Senior Regional Sales Manager
Company: IDEX Fire & Safety
Location: Peoria, Arizona, United States
Kenneth D. Howenstine, senior regional sales manager at IDEX Fire & Safety, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in fire and safety.
With over a decade of experience, Mr. Howenstine has established a successful career in fire and safety equipment and services. Since 2024, he has served as senior regional sales manager at IDEX Fire & Safety, where he collaborates with dealers on strategy and market growth analysis, supports businesses in expanding their operations, and manages four of 11 business units across 18 western states. His responsibilities include identifying opportunities, coaching his team to engage potential clients effectively, closing sales, and overseeing hiring processes. His experience also includes serving as regional sales manager at IDEX Fire & Safety from 2021 to 2024, assistant fire chief for the Turlock Rural Fire Protection District from 2003 to 2023, sales engineer at Burton’s Fire Inc. from 2014 to 2021, and sales engineer at Rosenbauer LLC from 2012 to 2014. He also managed Ron Howenstine Pest Control from 2002 to 2015 and worked in specialized equipment at California State University, East Bay, from 2009 to 2012. In addition to his professional roles, he has served on the board of trustees for Area 3 in the Turlock Unified School District from 2020 to 2022 and contributes to organizations such as the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, Next Rung, and Fire Department Coffee Inc.
Laying an educational foundation, Mr. Howenstine earned a Bachelor of Arts in music technology from California State University, Stanislaus, in 2007. Reflecting on his path, he has been active in the fire service sector since 2012, drawing on his 22 years of experience as a firefighter. In this role, he has driven significant market share growth, with an increase from 15% to 37%. He is particularly proud of his achievements in New Mexico and the success of a new product that has received widespread customer satisfaction. He attributes his success to being a lifelong learner, consistently seeking opportunities to grow and improve. He aspires to lead a professional sales team within a large organization, finding fulfillment in guiding individuals, providing support, and addressing the needs of others. In advising aspiring professionals, he emphasizes the importance of patience and openness to new experiences, noting that everything worthwhile takes time.
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