Ken Wilhelm

I grew up in Upstate New York and became a Buffalo Bills fan. The 1990s were a lot of fun, except for the four Super Bowl losses. Scott Norwood‘s missed field goal to win the championship game still haunts me to this day.

My grandfather built a log cabin in the mountains of New Mexico in 1941. Fishing, hiking, chopping wood, and horseback riding are daily activities. I have been to the cabin every summer since I’ve been born. The photo (above) shows the Red River Upper Valley.

I was the neighborhood paperboy, having to deliver the newspaper to over 30 households every afternoon. This was a huge responsibility as a kid, coming home from school and delivering the paper in the sun, snow, wind, or rain. I learned about commitment, client interaction, and finances, as I had to collect fees from my customers every week.

Sociology, how does that relate to Transportation and Mobility? Believe it or not, I have found that my college degree (a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis) does have applicability to the industry that I have chosen. Having a mathematical and statistical background along with an understanding of social behavior has certainly influenced my career as I evaluate vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian behavior within a community.

The people! It is a pleasure to work with so many talented individuals who are experts in their field. We all seem to share a common goal: to provide quality service for our clients. It’s inspiring to watch the young professionals interact and collaborate with each other