Ken Haltiner was born and raised in Tillamook County.  He spent four years in the U.S. Navy after graduating from high School.  After his tour in the Navy, he returned to Tillamook where he married and raise his family.

He became a Realtor in 1975 then opened his own brokerage, Ken Haltiner Real Estate in 1980.  He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Oregon Association of Realtors, Tillamook County Board of Realtors and the Tillamook Multiple Listings Service.  Ken was president of the Board of Realtors for two consecutive years.

Ken is a Graduate of Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) that is a designation bestowed on Realtors after completing numerous hours of education sponsored by NAR and OAR.

Ken Haltiner is a charter member and past president of the Tillamook Rotary Club as well a a Director of the Tillamook County Rodeo Association