Ken Konesco

About Ken Konesco

High energy and visionary senior-level professional who has earned recognition for outstanding leadership and results. Results-driven operation’s professional and servant leader with over 40 plus years of experience in increasing higher levels of operational executive role. Adept at developing business strategies and aligning senior executive personnel to deliver high standards of productivity, efficiency, quality, and outcomes. AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Operations - Budget Planning - Community Development - P&L Management - Relationship Building - Vision Creation - Board Development - Coaching - Strategic Planning - Mentoring - Servant Leadership - Business Development - Facilities - Growth Strategies - Team Building - Consulting

Experience

1. CEO

   Harrison College

   Jan 1986 — Present

   Overall responsibility for coordinating and developing 15 campuses with student population in areas of business, IT, allied health, and culinary arts. Achieved growth of school from to Directly responsible for 800 employees• Directly responsible for budget• Created tactical plans as well as leading and lagging indicators for success• Chaired the executive committee comprised of senior leadership• Represented the college by serving on various boards and involvement relative to community and business relationships• Chair the Culture Committee to ensure congruency with the college mission, values and vision• Extensive human resources experience in hiring, training and developing effective teams• Increased student retention year after year• Continually met or exceeded P&L responsibility

Education

• Canisius College

  MS-ED

  1970 — 1972

• University of Central Missouri

  Bachelor's degree