Ken received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University. He then went on to complete his graduate degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration on ethics from Claremont Lincoln University.

In his previous role before joining Arista Recovery, Ken was the Executive Director of Benilde Hall. He helped thousands of men make changes in their lives and start working on recovery. He is one of the creators of the new Missouri Credentialing Board & IC&RC Harm Reduction credential. Ken is the current President of the Missouri Credentialing Board and past member of the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers.

While at Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Ken helped open the Recovery KC program as the program manager. Prior to that, Ken was the Director of Treatment Services for the Dismas House of Kansas City.

To say Ken knows of what he speaks is an understatement. He’s lived it, with over 21 years in recovery from substance use disorder and PTSD. He’s recovering from it. He’s leading those in the thick of it out of it. He’s guiding communities and organizations in their efforts to overcome individual and systemic root causes of substance use disorder. 

Whether as a speaker, trainer or mentor, Ken leaves audiences motivated, inspired and ready to carry on the ripple effect that helps those in crisis become role models in their communities.