Ken McAleese

Ken McAleese is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in strategic initiatives, sales, education, and design. Currently serving as the Strategic Initiatives Lead at Climb Credit, Ken has successfully developed and implemented financial solutions tailored to partner schools. Previously, Ken held various positions, including Design Director at Stage Door School of Dance, where architectural and branding projects were executed, and Sales Consultant at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, consistently achieving high sales performance and customer satisfaction. Ken's history with Steinway & Sons includes creating educational programs and digital experiences, and roles at Starbucks, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, and NYC Department of Education highlight a commitment to training and music education. Ken holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.