Mr. Kenneth Abeln

biography

Ken's unique combination of Finance, Accounting, Career Management Consulting, and Teaching experience provides our clients and candidates with valuable expertise in effectively matching the tangible, as well as the intangible qualities of candidates to the position requirements of our clients, resulting in the "fit" that will be the cornerstone of a lasting and productive employment relationship. Ken's career as a successful entrepreneur, educator, business executive, and consultant is the foundation for networking and sourcing capabilities that are very effective for our clients.

Prior to co-founding Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates in 1996, Ken achieved success as an entrepreneur in co-founding and building Career Dynamics, Inc., a Career Management and Performance Consulting firm, and AAD & K, Inc., a Vocational Rehabilitation Consulting firm. Both companies continue to be leaders in their respective fields. Prior to these endeavors, Ken served four years as Vice President of Finance of a middle market diversified corporation with manufacturing and service subsidiaries, and several years, as a consultant with Deloitte & Touche, one of the "Big 4" Public Accounting and Consulting firms, where he was also active in Staffing and College Recruiting.

Ken is a licensed (inactive) Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. He holds a M.B.A., as well as an M.S. Degree in Vocational Counseling from St. Cloud State University, and has completed coursework toward a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota in Business Education and Entrepreneurship. His Bachelors Degree is in Social Science. He has taught a number of Business and Career Management courses at the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud State University's Graduate School, Concordia College and Normandale Community College.