Kenny has over 32 years of experience in management, O&M, design, and improvement of water and wastewater systems. From 1999 to 2017 he was the Town Engineer/Utilities Director for the Town of Hillsborough, followed by 5 years as Utilities Director in Pender County, and he completed his government service with Harnett Regional Water in 2025. He also spent 7 years in private consulting, designing and managing a wide variety of water and wastewater projects. Kenny is a licensed Professional Engineer in NC, licensed building contractor, and holds multiple certifications in water and wastewater operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State University, was on the Board of Directors of the NC Rural Water Association for 10 years and is a Fellow of the Professional Engineers of NC.