As a student athlete, Ken graduated with a degree in Kinesiology and was a national medalist in Track & Field at the University of Illinois. While in school, he also achieved the highest level of the Illini Leadership Academy, focusing on helping student-athletes become leaders on and off the field, centered on the refinement of personal values to help define and sharpen leadership skills.

“I am firm believer that if you have knowledge, you should pass it on to others. I want to continue to positively impact the personal development of others, and stride to inspire those to reach their unknown potential through physical fitness.”