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Biography
Ken Bator has over two decades of experience in helping organizations save money, make money, and just plain surviving. Over his career as a management and marketing expert he has served as an executive of three different financial institutions throughout the country and has assisted several small to medium-sized businesses to reach new levels of effectiveness.
As President of BTC, Ken Bator has facilitated several training and strategic planning sessions for many organizations since 2001. He is also a co-founder of the Police Officers’ Credit Union Conference. Bator has earned a BS in Finance and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from DePaul University as well as a Certificate in Integrated Marketing from the University of Chicago. His articles have appeared in many trade publications including The Credit Union Journal and ABA Bank Marketing. Bator is the author of The Pocket Guide to Strategic Planning: The 90-Day Quick Fix for the Business Owner or Manager.
As President of BTC, Ken Bator has facilitated several training and strategic planning sessions for many organizations since 2001. He is also a co-founder of the Police Officers’ Credit Union Conference. Bator has earned a BS in Finance and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from DePaul University as well as a Certificate in Integrated Marketing from the University of Chicago. His articles have appeared in many trade publications including The Credit Union Journal and ABA Bank Marketing. Bator is the author of The Pocket Guide to Strategic Planning: The 90-Day Quick Fix for the Business Owner or Manager.
Industry Expertise
Business Services
Banking
Management Consulting
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
Marketing Strategy
Branding and Culture Building
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA
Entrepreneurship
1997
University of Chicago
Certification
Integrated Marketing
2001
Affiliations
- Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
- Relationship Building Network
- DePaul University's ASK Program (Alumni Sharing Knowledge)
Testimonials
Director of Education & Training at NJ Credit Union League
NJ Credit Union League's 76th Annual Meeting & Convention
“Ken Bator facilitated a breakout session entitled "Branding the Experience" at the NJ Credit Union League's 76th Annual Meeting & Convention. I found Ken easy to work with, very energetic and based on the reaction of his session participants, I will definitely work with him again! Thanks Ken.”
Event Appearances
Branding the Experience
NJCUL Convention Atlantic City
2010-10-05
Strategic Planning for Small Organizations
POCU Conference Omaha, NE
2010-06-07
Sample Talks
Branding the Experience
Great companies don't simply brand their marketing communications, they brand their culture. Learn techniques on how to "walk the talk" by creating a well-branded experience for your customers and employees.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
Fees
$500 to $2500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
