SOWF Ambassadors

Ken Gordon is an entrepreneur and business professional with a background in sales and business development across technology and life sciences. He has owned and operated two businesses and brings years of experience building relationships and growing organizations. Born and raised in the New York–New Jersey area, Ken carries an East Coast work ethic that continues to shape his professional and personal life.

In his earlier years, Ken worked as a personal trainer and had the opportunity to support the training and conditioning of several professional athletes, including players from the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. A lifelong athlete, he played college-level baseball and tennis and continues to stay active through CrossFit, mountain biking, and hiking. He currently volunteers some of his time with the Navy SEAL Foundation, including supporting efforts related to educational scholarships.

Ken lives in Walnut Creek, California, with his wife Leslie, their daughter Lauren, two German Shepherds, and two Maine Coons. His values have been shaped by his upbringing, relationships with former Navy SEALs, and his father’s service as a First Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer USS Brinkley Bass.