A Spanish speaker, Ken has three decades of experience in Investigations, Risk Assessment and Compliance operations and procedures within the public and private sectors. He has worked for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General in Latin America, and the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General as Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Office, managing a diverse staff of federal agents in the successful completion of complex audits and investigations. These involved a wide spectrum of federal and corporate crimes such as fraud, waste and abuse, collusion, misconduct of office, conflicts of interest, and improper financial and business practices. After 21 years of federal service, Ken worked for Siemens Mexico heading up Compliance Investigations in Central and South America. He also worked as Head of Corporate Investigations for Corning Inc. and Senior Compliance Manager for Amgen Pharmaceuticals covering the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Ken offers a unique balance of knowledge of policies and procedures regarding regulations, compliance,statutes, laws, and standards applicable to the conduct of audits and investigations with considerable management and problem solving experience in the public and private sectors.
As Senior Fraud Investigator, Ken has just completed a consulting assignment in West and Central Africa for Save the Children International where he conducted serious case investigations and risk assessments.
Education
LE MOYNE COLLEGE
BA, Modern Languages
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK
MA, Liberal Studies
THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
MBA, Business Administration
Certifications
- Certified International Credit Analyst