Ben is Vice President of Business Development at Venture First. After stints in Chicago and Los Angeles, Ben moved back to his hometown in Louisville, KY and became a Managing Partner at Louisville Geek in 2012, transforming the group into the region’s fastest growing IT support firm. Ben has focused the majority of his time at Louisville Geek in marketing and sales. During his tenure, the company’s annual revenue has increased by over 250%, the firm has been named on Louisville’s Fast 50 (for Fastest growing companies in Louisville) 14 out of the past 16 tears. In 2022, Ben expanded his professional portfolio by joining Vidionix as a Managing Partner, where he plays a crucial role in driving growth and exploring new expansion opportunities. Venture First clients benefit from Ben’s extensive knowledge of rapidly growing organizations, especially in the tech and tech-enabled verticals.
Ben graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2003 but has remained an avid University of Louisville fan. Outside of work, Ben is married (Meredith) and spends most of his free time as the dedicated chauffeur for his 13-year-old son, 11-year-old son, and 10-year-old daughter, shuttling them to their numerous basketball, baseball, and lacrosse matches.