Ken Christensen
Owner, IMSI Mechanical | (469) 770-5530 | ken@imsimechanical.com
Ken Christensen is the owner of IMSI Mechanical, a 100% veteran-owned commercial plumbing and HVAC company based in Dallas, Texas. IMSI delivers new construction, remodels, and service/maintenance for complex, mission-critical facilities including hospitals, data centers, airports, water treatment plants, and schools. The company stands out for its 100% I-9 compliance, exceptional project management, strict cost control, and consistent on-time delivery—qualities that ensure success when precision and reliability are non-negotiable.
A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and combat veteran with over 40 years of leadership in aerospace, aviation, and high-stakes government programs, Ken applies rigorous standards of risk management, systems integration, and operational excellence to commercial construction.
Ken Christensen’s proven leadership in high-consequence environments drives IMSI’s commitment to quality, compliance, and superior execution on every project.
His career highlights include Vice President of Flight Operations at ComSovereign (aviation surveillance drone program), co-founder of Silicon Valley-based Foresight AI (robotics and autonomous navigation), and key roles with NASA (Airborne Science Missions and Space Shuttle Independent Assessment Team), Air Force Special Operations Command, and the Department of Homeland Security. Ken co-chaired the President’s White House Aviation Safety Subcommittee and provides expert commentary on CNN, Fox News, and ABC.
Ken holds an active commercial pilot rating (single- and multi-engine instrument) and FAA Part 107 commercial sUAS certification.
Education
M.B.A. in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Select Certifications & Training
NASA Program/Project Management
Air Command and Staff College
USAF Aircraft Crash Investigation & Flying Safety Office
Commercial Pilot & FAA Part 107 sUAS Pilot