Ben is an experienced professional with over 10 years in the lighting industry and is currently serving as the Sales Leader at aspectLED. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. After starting a family, he began his lighting career with a national electrical distributor where he learned a variety of useful skills over several roles. Ben has held numerous roles throughout his lighting career, including Support Specialist, Inventory Manager, Project Coordinator, Lighting Auditor, and National & Strategic Account Program Coordinator. In his current role as Sales Leader, Ben oversees both the inside and outside sales teams, provides sales and lighting training, manages lighting specifications, and handles account management for key customers. He has been with AspectLED since 2020 and assumed the role of Sales Leader in early 2024. Ben's career achievements include obtaining the Lighting Specialist I certification from the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) and the Certificate of Technical Knowledge in Lighting Controls from the Lighting Controls Association (LCA). His areas of expertise include Lighting Sales & Specification, Lighting Photometric Studies (AGi32), Lighting Controls, Purchasing & Inventory Management, and Customer Service. Passionate about providing quality lighting solutions, Ben is dedicated to helping customers bring their visions to life through innovative lighting designs.