Sen. Kitchens is employed as an agent at Holloway and Hunt Insurance in Arab. Prior to that position, Kitchens was the President of the Arab Chamber of Commerce. During his time at the Chamber he focused on workforce and community development as well as working with local businesses to grow the Arab community. The Chamber saw growth in both membership and resources during Kitchens tenure becoming a leading voice for business in the area.

Before joining the Chamber, Sen. Kitchens worked in college athletics. He was the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Denver, overseeing all aspects of the women's basketball program including budgeting, travel, equipment, scheduling and day-to-day management. The Pioneers finished the 2013-2014 season as a runner-up in the Summit League Tournament.

Kitchens also served as the Video Coordinator for Auburn University Women's Basketball where they won the 2008 SEC Championship earning a birth in the NCAA Tournament.

A graduate of Arab High School and Auburn University, Kitchens was born, raised, and currently lives with his wife Ashton in Arab, Alabama. They attend Gilliam Springs Baptist Church.