Ken Johnson

Trustee Emeritas

Ken Johnson PhotoKen is a native Vermonter but came to WPI from Hamden, Connecticut.  Originally a Civil Engineering major he moved to the then brand new WPI plan in his junior year and studied Urban Planning, graduating in 1973.  Ken was third councilor/treasurer for the active chapter and later a trustee for 10 years, president for one year, leaving the board in 1989.

Ken’s work career was in sales and management in the sporting goods and athletic footwear industry.  He enjoys road cycling, photography, genealogy, and travel. Ken and wife Andrea (a Clarkie) have lived in Worcester since graduation.  They have two children and three grandchildren. 

He again served as a trustee from 2016 to 2021 and currently is the alumni chapter newsletter editor.