Ken Kranz

Ken Kranz served in the US Air Force from 1995 to 2015 where he held a variety of positions working in the intelligence community and developing space systems. Throughout his career, he has worked as part of teams practicing the skills of collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation. Some career highlights include integrating intelligence simulation capabilities into military exercises, testing missile warning systems, developing space reconnaissance systems, and creating intelligence tools to discover adversary activities. He graciously accepts the role of STEM’s resident rocket scientist. Mr. Kranz grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his Air Force career, he has lived in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Ohio, and Virginia. He met his future wife in San Antonio, Texas and they are thrilled to be living in Chattanooga with their two Bedlington Terriers.