Ken W. Button
Technical Director
About Ken
Ken W. Button serves as Technical Director at Button Block, leading the development team and overseeing all technical aspects of client projects. With a career in technology spanning over two decades, Ken brings deep expertise in modern web technologies and AI integration.
His philosophy emphasizes building "efficient, secure systems that scale with business growth." Ken values clean code, thorough testing, and maintainable architecture—principles that guide every project at Button Block.
Ken's career began in 1999 when he led one of the first teams selling vehicles online at eBay. In 2001, he founded e-MotorClassics, a classic car brokerage targeting eBay Motors, growing it to seven employees and generating over $25 million in sales, including the first-ever Duesenberg sold online for $260,000.
After spending 15 years with Kruse International (advancing from grounds maintenance to auctioneer), Ken founded Cloud Radix in 2013, a digital agency providing web design, marketing, advertising, and analytics services. Now, as an "OG Button Gang member," he prioritizes mentoring his children to grow the family business, embodying his belief in "empowering the next generation" with practical skills and business acumen.
Technical Expertise
Full-Stack Development
PHP, Java, HTML5, CSS3, Modern JavaScript frameworks
Server Administration
Apache, MySQL, Linux systems and infrastructure
Security & Cloud
Network security, cloud computing, and Google Apps
Additional Skills: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, SEO integration, digital marketing, and emerging AI technologies
Career Journey
Early Innovation
Led one of the first teams selling vehicles online at eBay
e-MotorClassics
Founded classic car brokerage, grew to 7 employees, $25M+ in sales
Cloud Radix
Founded digital agency providing web design, marketing, and analytics
Button Block
Technical Director leading development team and technical operations
Education
Computer Science
Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne (2008-2011)
Maintains commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies through courses, conferences, and hands-on experimentation.
Personal Mission
As an "OG Button Gang member," Ken is dedicated to mentoring the next generation, particularly his children, to grow the family business with practical skills and business acumen—embodying his belief in empowering future leaders.