Ken Korkow

Ken Korkow was raised in Blunt, SD by Erv and LaFola Korkow, well-known producers of professional rodeos.

Ken served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1968, serving in Vietnam in 1968. He was wounded in combat and received the Navy Cross, the nation's second highest award for combat valor. The Governor of South Dakota named a special day in his honor - as South Dakota's most highly decorated Viet Nam veteran.

Ken received a B.S. in Agri-Economics from South Dakota State University in 1970 and graduated from University of South Dakota in 1972 with a Masters of Business Administration.

From 1972-1974, Ken worked with S.D. Industrial Development and Expansion Agency in Pierre, SD From 1974-1978, he developed a real estate company focused on farm and ranch sales, and then went on to do site selection and development work for national companies.

In April 1984, Ken joined the staff of Christian Business Men's Committee USA. He is currently Regional Director of CBMC Heartland, serving Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

On August 10, 1968, Ken married Liz Alm of Wahoo, NE. The couple currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska. They have three children.

He is a former member of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; former president, Central South Dakota Board of Realtors; and former president, North and South Dakota Farm and Land Institute.