Before joining politics, Kemp formerly controlled multiple agribusinesses, financial services, and real estate firms. Kemp was appointed Georgia Secretary of State by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2010, following Karen Handel’s retirement to run for governor.

His wife has a modest business and volunteers in the community. Marty began her business career with World Wide Travel, her family’s travel agency. Later, she joined her husband, Brian, at Kemp Development and Construction Company, where the couple worked on various projects around the region.

They are in the real estate business and visit building sites.