Ken serves as the Chairman of the Core Education Foundation as well as a member of the Core Education Foundation Advisory Council. Ken has been instrumental in the development, growth, and leadership of innovative organizations for over twenty-five years. A senior executive from the information technology industry, he has extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies as well as startups, higher education and nonprofits. 

Prior to joining Core, Ken’s career was focused on the nonprofit sector, demonstrating a commitment to educational advancement and institutional governance. At the Charles Koch Foundation, Ken led vital grant-making initiatives that partnered with a diverse range of social entrepreneurs and stakeholders in postsecondary education. His work was instrumental in cultivating strong advocates, nurturing innovative ideas and coalitions, and creating conducive environments for student success in college, their careers, and beyond.