Principal
EDUCATION
B.S. in Industrial Education Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1986
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Certified Class 4 Wastewater Operator
Certified ISO-14001 Internal Auditor
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Works Operator, 2010
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Illinois Association of Water Pollution
Control Operators
Water Environment Federation
Association for Facilities Engineering
National Ground Water Association
Federation of Environmental Technologists
Illinois Chamber Environmental Affairs Committee
Stephenson County Leadership Alumni
Ken has worked with Fehr Graham clients for more than three decades, joining the firm in 1989 and becoming an owner in 2002. You could say compliance is his middle name because Ken is frequently called upon by industrial and manufacturing clients to ensure they stay environmentally compliant.
Ken takes Fehr Graham’s core values to heart by mentoring younger staff members and driving the firm's strategic plan, helping Fehr Graham successfully grow to 10 offices in three states. Ken also helps the communities in which the firm works by giving back of his time and talent. He is a part of the Board of Directors for State Bank in Freeport, Illinois, and is a member of several environmental associations.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Ken and his wife, Marcia, live in Freeport and have two adult children.
IN KEN’S OWN WORDS …
How would you describe what you do to someone unfamiliar with your job?
I manage a team that supports industrial clients throughout the Midwest with environmental compliance needs.
What do you like most about working at Fehr Graham?
I love the diversity of our clients and finding the best solution by working with them and our staff.
Tell us about your professional accomplishments.
I started at Fehr Graham as an entry level Engineering Technician and worked my way up to become an owner of the company. I was the first nonprofessional engineer to become an owner at Fehr Graham.
Who are you outside work?
I enjoy spending as much time with my family as possible.
How would your co-workers and clients describe you?
Transparent, consistent, dedicated and technically sound.
What do you enjoy about helping clients and the communities in which they work and live?
I get the most satisfaction helping our clients find solutions to their environmental problems and improving the surrounding environment.