Ken's private sector career spanned nearly 50 years at the helm of his whitewater rafting business in northeastern Pennsylvania. After guiding more than 2 million guests down whitewater rivers, his retirement was prompted by a deepening concern about the strength and resilience of America's democratic institutions and norms. Shortly after January 6, 2021, he co-founded Team Democracy, bringing his passion for collaboration and team building to his new focus on providing opportunities and incentives for more Americans to become more fully engaged in protecting the liberties, the opportunities, and the democratic processes that so many Americans cherish.
