Kevin Proude

Kevin Proude is the owner and manager of Proude’s Shoes in Charlottetown.  He has worked diligently to ensure that his company remains a preferred choice in the local and regional footwear industry.

Kevin joined his father, Wayne, full-time in 1988 after completing Holland College’s Retail Management program.  He grew up learning the business from his parents and has continued to explore ways for the family business to grow and thrive while maintaining the Proude’s Shoes commitment to do their best to properly fit their customers with quality footwear.  His achievements in this regard were celebrated in 2007 when Kevin and Wayne were recognized by the Atlantic Canada Shoe Traveller’s Association as Footwear Retailer of the Year for Atlantic Canada.

“Fitting comes before Selling” was the model of business that Wayne instilled in Kevin over the years, and it continues to be the goal at Proude’s Shoes. Proper customer attention and satisfaction leads all of Kevin’s endeavours. Such a perspective is why Kevin makes it a point to visit local hospitals and elder care facilities to fit customers. He is aware that for some customers, travelling to the store is simply not an option. Kevin is always willing to take the store to the customer as one way of extending service.

It is not uncommon to see Kevin at a local car wash event or letting others know of a worthwhile charitable event. Kevin’s commitment to volunteerism was recently recognized as he was the recipient of the PEI Roadrunners Association’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award.

Kevin received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015.