Ken absorbed a fascination with industry and workplace efficiency at a young age. That fascination led him to study business in college and then earn his MBA from the University of Michigan. From there, he worked as VP of Finance at a regional auto parts wholesaler and CFO of an aviation parts manufacturer before taking on a consulting role at The Trachtman Group. In 1997, Ken founded 5 to 1 Music Studio with his friend and colleague Mark Taylor and together they have made the firm one of the most respected professional services companies in the country.