Ken was elected to the City Council in 2008. He has served as Mayor since 2010. Ken was born and raised in Washington State. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art and Architecture in Antwerp, Belgium and later at the University of Washington in fine art and architecture. Ken is married with one son. Ken and his wife have served in a number of volunteer capacities, including the Sunrise Rotary Club, American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Club and the Sequim Chamber of Commerce.