Ken Palmen, MBA And CES®
Business Advisor at Main Ascent
About
Ken Palmen serves as Business Advisor at Main Ascent, helping entrepreneurs explore transitions with attentive listening and optimism. He brings over 25 years of experience as a business owner and small business executive. He served on executive teams at three metro Denver-based companies, including 12 years in his family’s business. His industry experience spans local manufacturing, sporting goods, footwear and apparel, and real estate. He co-founded, grew and sold a start-up providing Qualified Intermediary services for Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges. He remained with the acquiring firm as he shifted his focus to business brokerage. He holds a BS in Economics and a BA in German from Arizona State University. He earned an MBA from Regis University. He holds the Certified Exchange Specialist® designation for 1031 Exchanges. He grew up in his native Colorado Springs and now lives in Lafayette with his wife and dog, Nellie.
Who is a good fit for Ken Palmen, MBA And CES®
- Entrepreneurs considering a transition after running a small business.
- Owners of manufacturing businesses seeking an advisor with experience in their industry.
- Owners in sporting goods, footwear or apparel seeking an advisor with relevant operating experience.
- Owners of real estate service businesses seeking an advisor with Qualified Intermediary experience.
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