About Ken Salway

A Neighbor, a Father, and a Leader Ready to Serve Eastern Carver County Schools

I’ve spent my entire life working hard, raising a family, serving my community, and helping businesses grow. I’m not a career politician — I’m a neighbor who understands the challenges parents in our community face every day.

From leading teams and managing multi-state territories to supporting small businesses and advocating for workers, my career has been built on responsibility, trust, and results. I’m running for the Eastern Carver County School Board because I believe our students deserves the absolute best when it comes to getting an education.

I will always put students before politics and focus on what truly matters: school safety, academic excellance, parental transparancy and support for our teachers.

My Background

I grew up valuing accountability, honesty, and hard work. Over the years, I built a strong career in business development, sales leadership, and operations management — helping companies grow, improving processes, and supporting employees with real-world solutions.

Career Experience:

  • Author - Four Book Series on Training

  • Business Development Manager – Ōnin Staffing

  • Vice President of Sales - SecureTech Innovations

  • Territory Manager – Led multi-location operations and sales

  • Manufacturing & Industrial Sales – 6+ years supporting the aggregate industry

  • Teacher/Educator - Taught Algebra II and Algebra II Honors

  • Team Leadership – Managed diverse teams in high-pressure environments

  • Community-Minded Leader – Known for communication, fairness, and practical decision-making

  • Student Athlete - Played basketball while earning my degree.

These experiences shaped how I lead: with accountability, preparation, and the willingness to do the hard work.

My Story

I’m a father, a Minnesotan, and someone who cares deeply about where our community is headed. I’ve lived firsthand the challenges many families face — rising costs, safety concerns, and the uncertainty of where our state is going.

I’ve also experienced setbacks, hard lessons, and real adversity. Those moments shaped me. They made me tougher, more grounded, and more committed to lifting others up rather than tearing people down.

I’m running because our students deserves leadership that listens, works, and delivers. Not excuses. Not agendas. Just results.

Why I’m running:

I’m running to bring a practical, no-nonsense approach to Eastern Carver County Schools.

My focus is simple:

  • Keep our students safe

  • Make learning soley about education

  • Protect parental rights

  • Support for our teachers and staff

  • Strengthen education and workforce opportunities

  • Bring transparency and accountability to all

These aren’t partisan goals — these are community goals.

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