After 42 years as a chaplain, counselor, pastoral educator and Vice President for Values, Ethics and Pastoral Services at Methodist Hospital/Clarian Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ken has focused his extensive experience and energy in bereavement ministry. His undergraduate degree was in education at the University of Evansville in Indiana and his theological degree and doctorate in psychology were earned at Boston University. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, and they enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Honors and recognitions include:

* Recipient, first annual Chaplain of the Year Award, United Methodist Church
* Past Chairman, Marion County (Indiana) Suicide Prevention Service
* Past President, Marion County Mental Health Association
* Past Chairman, Community Addiction Services Agency
* Co-founder, Buchanan Counseling Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
* Distinguished Service Award, College of Chaplains (Assn. of Professional Chaplains)
* Distinguished Service Award, United Methodist Association
* Anton Boisen Professional Service Award, Association of Professional Chaplains
* ACPE Supervisor Emeritus