Ken Monnens - Executive Creative Director

Ken Monnens

Ken is the founding principal and Executive Creative Director, overseeing all creative work. Ken graduated with highest honors with a BS in Fine Art from UC Davis having studied with many of California's leading contemporary artists including Wayne Thiebaud, Roland Peterson and Manual Neri. He then studied design at CCAC and simultaneously began his career as a designer for Cato Johnson, a design subsidiary of Young & Rubicam. While working full-time, Ken attended evening classes and received his law degree in the spring of 1983.

In the fall of 1983, Ken founded what is now kencreative with a portfolio of clients that included The Clorox Company, Atari Home Computers and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. Ken's 30-year career in design spans all categories and industries. Ken has provided design solutions and account service to America's top companies. His design sense is strategic, brand focused and award-winning.

Ken spends much of his personal time with philanthropic work. He serves on the boards of "The American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation" and "The Edward E. Hills Fund" – both of which support educational programs in Northern California (among other programs). He also serves on the Advisory Board of "The Taylor Family Foundation" which provides week-long camp experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Ken enjoys living on a farm in Napa Valley where he raises fruits and nuts, vegetables, herbs and flowers.