Major General Kennedy served 34 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer with multiple deployments in the Western Pacific and in overseas contingency operations.  He served as both a battalion and regimental commander in combat.  As a general officer he served as the Director of Public Affairs, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and as Legislative Assistant to the Commandant.  In addition, he led the initial U.S. response to Humanitarian Assistance in both the Philippines and Nepal.  Upon retirement he established Leman-Kennedy LLC and consults across multiple disciplines.