Ken Lynch Joins OTC
Commercial Truck Driving

Ogeechee Technical College has added a new program director for its Commercial Truck Driving program.  Ken Lynch was born in Savannah, Georgia, but grew up in Effingham County, was a twin, and the sixth child of his parents.  He became a professional driver at age 19 and has an extensive history with commercial trucking, including being an owner operator for much of his career.  He has driven cross county many, many times.  He previously worked as lead driver-trainer for the largest tanker company hauling asphalt based products on the east coast.

Ken Lynch

Ken joined the National Guard at age 19 and worked in the industry in different capacities throughout his career.  He was the youngest Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for the special weapons team of the Georgia Army National Guard.  He has extensive training in loading and tie-down operations for sensitive materials on many different types of equipment, including aircraft and carrier ships.  After moving to Branson, Missouri, he provided insurance services to trucking companies, city governments, schools, and law enforcement agencies.  He also worked as director and corporate trainer for Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.  

Ken is married to Shelly McClung Lynch, and has three children—Dustyn and Dillon (from a former marriage), and step-son Kurtis.  After living in Pooler, Georgia for several years, Ken and his family moved to Register, Georgia three years ago. 

Ken has had an interest in music since third grade. At age 16 he played in a worship group, and played in churches, clubs, and for special events throughout the southeast.  He plays trumpet and piano, and is currently playing guitar in a group called “Deep Cuts.”    Welcome, Ken, to Ogeechee Technical College!

Contact: Barry Turner
Executive Director for Public Relations
Phone: (912) 688-6958
Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu