Ken Mehlman’s real name is Kenneth Brian Mehlman. He hails from Baltimore, Maryland and is the child of Judith A. Mehlman and Arthur S. Mehlman. He was the former chairman of the Republican National Committee. He managed the re-election campaign of former US President George W. Bush in 2004. Before he served Bush’s campaign, he was the chief of staff for Congresswoman Kay Granger and also a legislative director for Congressman Lamar S. Smith.
Ken Mehlman used to practice environmental law after he received his J.D. from Harvard University. Due to his extensive political service, he has served high positions in government offices such as Capitol Hill. And in January 2005, Mehlman was awarded “Campaign Manager of the Year” by the American Association of Political Consultants.
Now, Ken Mehlman is the current head of Global Public Affairs of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Inc. Aside from that he is one of the Senior Executives in the company and he handles the company’s relationship with government and public as well as overseeing KKR investor relations.
Mehlman currently resides in Washington, D.C. Although he isn’t married yet, he is devoted to his Jewish faith, a fact that is noted in the Jewish Virtual Library.
