Uncle Ken, P.E.
The Man. The Legend. The Engineer.
- Biography
Ken Kohl is a man who loves a good blueprint. As an engineer, he knows that success is built on precision, logic, and following the data. But life, as it turns out, has a funny way of ignoring the schematic. In 'It’s Not in the Plans', Uncle Ken takes readers on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through a life defined by the unexpected. From spectacular DIY disasters and family vacations gone awry to the profound pivots that changed his trajectory forever, this memoir explores the beautiful friction between our best-laid intentions and reality's unpredictable nature. With his signature engineering mindset, Ken dissects his own mishaps with warmth and wit, proving that the most memorable moments happen when we lose the map. Whether he is navigating the quirks of fatherhood or surviving the chaos of a project gone south, Ken’s stories serve as a reminder that the strongest structures are built from the lessons we learn when everything falls apart. Perfect for fans of lighthearted memoirs and anyone who has ever realized that the best parts of life are the ones we never saw coming, this book is a celebration of resilience, laughter, and the messy, unscripted truth of being human.