Kevin Franke Biography
Kevin Franke (born on October 9, 1978) is an American assistant professor of civil engineering, notable for being the former husband of Ruby Franke, a well-known American former family vlogger associated with the now-defunct YouTube channel, 8 Passengers. On August 30, 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested in Washington County, Utah, and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse under Utah law. She later pleaded guilty to four of these counts. On February 20, 2024, she was sentenced to a maximum of 60 years in prison.
Kevin Franke Age
Kevin is 45 years old as of 2024, he was born on October 9, 1978, in the United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 9, every year.
Quick facts about Kevin Franke are listed below:
- Full Name: Kevin Frankevin Franke
- Gender: Male
- Age: 45 years old
- Birth of Date: October 9, 1978
- Place Of Birth: United States
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Salary: Not known
- Net Worth: $2.5 Million – $5 Million
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Wife: Ruby Franke ​(Sep. 2022)
- Children: Abby Franke, Chad Franke, Eve Franke, Julie Franke, Russell Franke, Shari Franke
- Mother’s Name: Not known
- Father’s Name: Not known
- Siblings:Â Not known
- Profession: Civil and environmental engineer
Kevin Franke Height
Kevin stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Kevin Franke Weight
Kevin weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs).
Kevin Franke Parents and Siblings
Kevin was born and raised by his mother and father in the United States. His family, parents, and siblings are publicly not known. We will update this section once this information is available.
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brothers and Sister | Not Available |
| Wife / Partner | Ruby Franke ​(Sep. 2022) |
Kevin Franke Education
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Utah State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He pursued further education by obtaining a master’s degree in the same field from the University of Washington. Subsequently, Franke continued his academic journey, culminating in a PhD in civil engineering from Brigham Young University.
Kevin Franke Wife
Kevin was previously married to Ruby Franke, a notable American former family vlogger renowned for her involvement with the now-defunct YouTube channel, 8 Passengers. In December 2023, Kevin initiated divorce proceedings after a separation of over a year.
The couple shares six children: Russell Franke, Shari Franke, Julie Franke, Chad Franke, Abby Franke, and Eve Franke. Their children, aged between 10 and 20, were prominently featured on the now-defunct 8 Passengers YouTube channel. Both Shari and Chad have since ventured into their own YouTube endeavors.
Chad’s channel boasts over 120,000 subscribers, while Shari’s self-titled channel has garnered an impressive following of more than 400,000 subscribers.
Kevin Franke Children
Kevin takes pride in being the father of six children with Ruby: Shari, Chad, Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve.
Kevin Franke Net Worth
Kevin has an estimated net worth of between $2.5 Million – $5 Million as of 2024. This includes his assets, money, and income, which he accumulates from his successful career as a civil and environmental engineer.
Kevin Franke Wikipedia/Job
Kevin Franke, an American civil and environmental engineer, presently serves as an assistant professor at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Before assuming his role as an assistant professor, Franke held positions as a geotechnical engineering consultant from 2006 to 2012.
During this time, he contributed his expertise to notable projects, including the ‘I-15 CORE’ project in Utah County and the ‘Kennecott Utah Copper tailings project in Salt Lake County. Franke commenced his professional journey in 2006 as a geotechnical professional at Kleinfelder, Inc. During his tenure at Kleinfelder, he conducted various geotechnical analyses, such as liquefaction and settlement analysis.
Concurrently, Franke pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at Brigham Young University, which he obtained in 2011. Following the completion of his PhD, he transitioned to URS Corporation as a geotechnical engineer. In January 2012, Franke joined Brigham Young University as an assistant professor.
He currently imparts instruction in geotechnical engineering courses to both undergraduate and graduate-level students. Additionally, Franke engages in research endeavors within the realm of geotechnical engineering. His current focus includes the development of novel performance-based design applications, as well as applications for unmanned aerial vehicles applicable to civil engineering.
Since 2013, he has held the role of chief investigator at the National Science Foundation Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).
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