Ken Heyda

Ken Heyda is a 1992 Graduate of North Dakota State University, and has a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design.  He spent his first 4 ½ years out of college serving in the US Army as a Captain in the infantry, 10th Mountain Division.  After his time in the army, he returned to his field of study working for various builders/contractors in residential construction.  In 2009 he formed his own company Ken Heyda Design, LLC.  In his design-build firm Ken did everything from initial design to the final inspection.  He was a hands-on contractor doing most of the work himself from the foundation to the ridgeline.  He brings over twenty years of residential construction experience to his courses and students.  He started teaching at BC in 2022 with a focus on building technology, professional practice, and residential design.  He has been married to his wife Holly since last century, and is the father of 4 children.  He has become active in the Atchison and Benedictine community and looks forward to the growth of the program.