About Us

Dwayne Burt - President and CEO Dwayne Burt serves as President and CEO of Kenney Staffing. Dwayne brings over 30 years experience working with both public and private sector organizations. Because much of his career has been spent in operational management positions before he got into the staffing business, he understands the relationship with the customer from the customer’s point of view. From this vantage point, Dwayne promotes a customer first policy that drives the Kenney Staffing mission and sets us apart from the competition. Dwayne holds a bachelors degree in Management from Texas Tech University, an MBA from Frostburg State University of Maryland, and is a graduate of the The Executive Program at the Keenan Flagler Business School of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dwayne has dedicated significant time and energy to local Chambers of Commerce, United Way funds, School Boards, and Church and youth group activities and committees, throughout his career.
Patricia A. Fox - Vice-President and General Manager Pat Fox is Vice President and General Manager of Kenney Staffing, and has been with the company since 1997. In addition to being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, she manages all aspects of the company’s Federal, State and Local Government contracting efforts. Before joining Kenney Staffing, Pat was President of her own staffing service for fifteen years in the Washington Tri-State area. Pat has numerous repeat customers in both the government and private sector, because of her personal attention to detail in fulfilling the client’s specific needs for qualified personnel. Before opening her own business, Pat also had over ten years’ experience as a litigation Legal Assistant for one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. Pat’s education includes higher education in Journalism at Penn State University, and an AA Degree in Business Law and Management with a minor in court reporting at Grace Martin Business Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat is involved in coaching community youth in Local, State and National karate (Taekwondo) tournaments, as well as in fundraising campaigns so that underprivileged children may also participate and travel to these tournaments.
Kenneth N. Whitney - CFO Ken Whitney has been with Kenney Staffing as Accountant, and Treasurer for the past 12 years. Ken brings over 40 years of experience in the fields of internal auditing, accounting, income tax consulting and preparation. He previously instructed a course entitled Federal Income Tax for five years at a well known Community College. In April of 2009, Ken was named Chief Financial Officer and was appointed manager for our Regional Office located in Selma, NC. He is a member of the National Society of Tax Professionals. Ken is an active hobbyist and a member of the Wilson Area Railroad Modelers, Inc. located in Wilson, NC, and enjoys gardening, music, and travel.
Michael J. Hicks - Director - IT Division  As Sr. Business Developer, Michael Hicks heads the Information Technology Division for Kenney Staffing. Michael has over 15 years experience in Business Development and Recruiting. Michael began his career managing Software Training, progressed into providing Multimedia interactive design management and soft skill solutions, and has spent the last 8 years selling IT solutions to the federal government and recruiting talent in Web Development, System Architecture and security. Michael holds as BA degree in Business Marketing & Development from the University of Missouri.
Lynnette M. Carter - Staffing Specialist Lynnette Carter is a Staffing Specialist for Kenney Staffing. Known for her bubbly personality and positive attitude, Lynnette works with applicants and perspective clients to identify the needs of each, and takes great pride in making the perfect placement. Lynnette began her career as a Secretary and was promoted to Public Affairs Specialist for the Communications Division of The Department of Treasury. Since that time she has served in various roles in increasing responsibility within the private sector. Lynnette’s hobbies include singing and cooking.
Robin Baldwin - Staffing Support Specialist Robin Baldwin is the Staffing Support Specialist for Kenney Staffing. In this capacity, Robin performs the duties of head receptionist and provides administrative support to all staff. Prior to joining the Kenney Staffing team, Robin worked as the Account Manager of Direct Buy for Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy, and Receptionist for the Dawson Inn in her home state of West Virginia. Following high school Robin spent a year at Marshall University and continues to work toward a Business Administration Degree. In her free time Robin enjoys reading and cooking.
Erin Tayman - Staffing Support Intern
Mary-Carolyn Burt - Staffing Support Intern