About Us

Ken is a seasoned, Certified Professional Sales Leader and decorated US Navy Veteran with a 30-year track record of success. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership roles across some of the largest global organizations, medium-sized companies, and startups. 

In addition, Ken has had a decade-long career in professional performance and leadership training as a certified corporate trainer, delivering impactful corporate training programs. With a wealth of experience in sales, leadership, and technology consulting, Ken has successfully promoted innovative technologies and driven increased sales revenue across various sectors. He is known for his strategic sales expertise, ability to optimize business processes, and proficiency in new technology adoption.

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Ken is certified in strategic sales management and has consistently developed and executed effective sales strategies that deliver results.

• Executive Coaching & Team Leadership: As a sales leader, Ken is skilled at motivating teams and delivering top-tier coaching to enhance performance. He focuses heavily on executive coaching and helps leaders and teams unlock their potential, foster collaboration, and achieve measurable results. Ken’s coaching approach is tailored to develop leadership skills, drive productivity, and empower individuals to excel in dynamic business environments.

Ken has played a pivotal role in driving a supercomputing AI-powered startup's successful market entry and business growth, guiding it from creation to early-stage growth.

Ken is passionate about helping businesses unlock new opportunities, scale efficiently, and leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve long-term success.

At First Place Performance, our mission is to empower early-stage companies and organizations in their strategic planning phases to accelerate growth and market success. We provide tailored go-to-market strategies, cutting-edge sales infrastructure, and executive coaching to help businesses navigate challenges, secure funding, and optimize operations. Through innovation, strategic planning, and leadership development, we strive to build scalable solutions that drive long-term, sustainable success for our clients.