Ken Ruffin
Ken Ruffin is a member of the National Space Society’s Board of Directors. He has played an instrumental role in advancing and promoting space exploration advocacy. He became an active member of the National Space Society’s North Texas Chapter in 2010, taking on the role of President in 2011 — a position he held for several years, during which he led numerous initiatives and promoted excellence. Since 2016, he has served as Vice-President of the chapter.
Under his guidance, the NSS North Texas chapter garnered the prestigious NSS Chapter Excellence Award four times between 2013 and 2018, and the Chapter of the Year Award twice, distinguishing itself as among the top chapters nationwide. In recognition of his exemplary leadership in 2018 and 2023, Ken earned the NSS Chapter Leaders Award.
At the national level, Ken is a member of the National Space Society’s Board of Directors, serving from July 2016 to July 2018 and being re-elected in July 2024. He has also contributed to the NSS Board of Strategic Advisors and has been picked as an NSS Space Ambassador.
Ken’s impact extends beyond organizational leadership. He has delivered nearly 200 presentations, taking part in over a dozen local TV news interviews, where he has communicated the latest advancements from NASA, commercial spaceflight companies, and NSS. Ken has long engaged in media outreach to inspire and inform diverse audiences. Therefore, it should be no surprise that under his influence the National Space Society North Texas has won the NSS Excellence in Public Outreach Award a whopping six times. Ken’s achievements reflect a deep commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering public interest in scientific discovery and space exploration.
He has built a career spanning more than 30 years in environmental engineering, establishing himself as a trusted expert during his tenure at one of the United States' leading electric utility companies. His work in environmental management, regulatory compliance, and air quality oversight has earned him respect across both the public and private sectors. In addition to his technical prowess, Ken has served on the Executive Committee of the Dallas Electric Club, contributing to industry dialogue and strategic decision-making.
Watch Ken Ruffin discussing the Space X Starship Rocket Orbital Test Flight and Ken Ruffin presents Today & Tomorrow: NASA & Commercial Spaceflight at NSBE ASIG 2023 Aerospace Systems Conference.
Read Ken Ruffin's Interview with NBC DFW regarding Importance of NASA’s DART Mission.
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