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Kenneth Kuk is chairman, president and chief executive officer of KMG America Corporation, which began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2004. Prior to his current role, Mr. Kuk was self-employed for three years preparing for a successful initial public offering and the acquisition of Kanawha Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Kanawha HealthCare Solutions, Inc.
Previously, Mr. Kuk served as executive vice president of ReliaStar Financial Corporation, which was a Fortune 500 company acquired by ING in 2000. At ReliaStar, he was in charge of its Worksite Financial Services Division for several years, headed Strategic Marketing and Planning and managed several financial companies including its investment operation. Mr. Kuk joined ReliaStar in 1985. He was President of ITT Capital Resources prior to joining ReliaStar. Mr. Kuk began his career with General Electric Capital.
Mr. Kuk received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota. He has served on the boards of several companies including banks, insurance and investment companies and a software firm. He is involved with many civic organizations and associations. | 