Having worked 11 years in the hospitality industry, Ken joined the Association in 2005. Ken brings a strong background in the food and beverage industry to the Association as well as experience working with meeting planners from around the country as both a catering manager and director of sales. Most recently, he worked for the Hilton in Greenville, SC, as its sales manager. He grew up in Marion, SC, and graduated from Francis Marion University with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre.