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Ken Sekley

Member at VentureSouth

Irmo, South Carolina

Overview 

Ken Sekley is currently a Board Member and Part Owner, as well as the CEO and President of Southland Log Homes LLC in Irmo, South Carolina. With a background that includes executive roles at Patio Enclosures Inc and ICI/Glidden Paint, Sekley brings extensive leadership experience to his current position at Southland Log Homes.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member / Part Owner

    2009 - Current

    America's largest log home designer, marketer and manufacturer. Manufacturer of green building materials. Private investment portfolio company.

  • CEO and President

    2009 - 2019

    + Led company through housing recession and then to a 100% increase in revenues. + Expanded southeastern base into Boston, central PA, metro Chicago, Florida, and Dallas markets. + Implemented website with 1.5 million annual visitors via SEO, PPC, and social media strategies. + Recognized by NAHB for seven consecutive years with best home design awards.

Southland Log Homes is a building materials company that provides log cabin homes and log cabin kits.

  • Member

    2017

    Early stage investments. Serve on portfolio company boards and due diligence teams.

VentureSouth is an early stage venture firm that operates angel groups and funds.

  • CEO and President

    2004 - 2009

    Leading sunroom manufacturer and remodeler.

  • Executive Vice President

    1999 - 2004

    Led North American home center, independent dealer, and specialties businesses. Glidden and Ralph Lauren Paints, Liquid Nails construction adhesives.

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