Decades of engineering experience. Years of community involvement. A commitment to Mount Prospect.

Ken Brey has been a Mount Prospect resident since 2008. He and his wife have raised their two children in Mount Prospect, living first in the Triangle and later in Prospect Manor.

He has been active in the community, including coaching grade-school soccer, mentoring middle-school robotics students and leading the Mount Prospect Bike Club.

Brey holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He spent 28 years in automation consulting, designing and implementing complex control systems for organizations ranging from Mount Prospect manufacturer Lapmaster to the U.S. Air Force and NASA. His work involved solving complex technical and engineering problems across a wide range of industries. He helped grow an engineering company from two employees to more than 250 employees and 10 offices nationwide before retiring in 2024.

Since 2008, Brey has been actively engaged with Mount Prospect government, beginning with his advocacy for the original 2012 Bike Plan. He has worked with Village staff and officials on transportation and bicycle issues, including e-bike policy, and has attended Village Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Transportation Safety Commission meetings, as well as Village strategic planning workshops and the Citizens Civics Academy.

Over the years, Brey has become increasingly concerned about how the Village communicates with residents, provides public information, and responds to those who raise questions or disagree with Village decisions. His involvement with Village government has given him a firsthand perspective on the importance of transparency, thoughtful analysis, and listening to residents.

Brey believes Mount Prospect is a great community and that an effective Village government should continue to find ways to serve its residents well. His professional experience, community involvement, and nearly two decades as a Mount Prospect resident have given him a broad perspective on the community and its government.