Kevin Kuhnen

Kevin Kuhnen serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing within the College of Business at Colorado State University, teaching core courses including Professional Selling and the Marketing Capstone. He integrates over 15 years of industry experience from Fortune 500 companies and medical startups into his pedagogy, with expertise in hospital system sales of medical capital equipment.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Business Administration with Marketing Concentration (Colorado State University, 2006)
• M.B.A. with Marketing Management Certificate (Colorado State University, 2017)

Kuhnen's professional practice centers on strategic sales execution and negotiation, evidenced by securing EarlySense Inc.'s largest historical sale during his tenure as Regional Director of Sales. His teaching methodology emphasizes real-world sales techniques through certifications in Strategic Selling and Sales Negotiations, preparing students for competitive sales environments in healthcare technology and consumer markets.

His educational impact is formally recognized through:

• Best Teacher of the Year Award (2025)
• Transformer Award from the College of Business (2022)

Outside academia, Kuhnen maintains an active lifestyle with his family through skiing, golfing, and wakesurfing, reflecting his emphasis on work-life integration.