KATE was established in 1970 to maintain and improve working conditions, promote professionalism, and foster fellowship amongst engineers at KYTC.
The KATE constitution was officially ratified in 1971 by founding members:
•James Carigan
•Charles Cook
•James Fehr
•Bob Flener
•E.B. Gaither
•James Havens
•Cy Layson
•John McChord
•Raymond Pile