Ken Pigg, PE

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DISC Type : ci

Treasurer / CFO at IEEE-USA

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Overview

Ken is a Facilities Engineer at GCI with a diverse background in nuclear power, electrical design, and technology sales. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and has worked on projects for commercial reactors and major communications infrastructure. He was also named Engineer of the Year in 2025.

Outside of work, Ken is deeply committed to his profession through extensive volunteerism. He has held numerous leadership roles in IEEE, including serving as Treasurer for IEEE-USA and chairing several local sections. He also volunteers with organizations like Launch Alaska and the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers.

His career spans 22 years in nuclear power generation, where his team successfully acquired licenses to build new nuclear plants.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Nuclear Power
Spent over two decades in nuclear power generation, focusing on electrical design and licensing for new plants, and recently shared content on co-located nuclear power.
Engineering Community
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the engineering profession through high-level volunteer roles at IEEE, including his third term as IEEE-USA Treasurer.
Facilities Engineering
As a Facilities Engineer for GCI, he manages projects for over a thousand facilities across Alaska, from satellite earth stations to major networking hubs.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Treasurer / CFO at IEEE-USA
12-2020
Facilities Engineer at GCI Communication Corp.
11-2017 - 12-2018
Lead Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation
3-2008 - 11-2017
Lead Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation
2004 - 2008
Technology Sales at Captus / Peak Methods / Peak UpTime

Education

Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University

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Exp : 33 Location : Anchorage, Alaska, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Treasurer / CFO at IEEE-USA
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Ken

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