Benjamin has experience supporting small businesses across diverse sectors including consulting, manufacturing, energy, and workforce development. He has helped organizations secure multi-year contracts with local and regional agencies, universities, and community energy providers, and he loves watching small businesses learn and grow. Benjamin holds a BA from Cal Poly Humboldt, and an MBA from the University of Oregon. His core skills include business development, partnership development, capacity building, go-to-market strategy, marketing, and 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring. He resides in Arcata, CA, where he enjoys hiking, biking, surfing, and exploring the beautiful North Coast.