Ben Kester

Ben Kester has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ben started their career at AmeriCold Logistics as a Logistics Analyst, where they developed reporting systems to evaluate financials and monitor carrier performance. Ben then worked as a Restaurant and Catering Manager at KABB Fine Foods, implementing menu redesigns and marketing programs to increase revenue. Ben also served as a Small Enterprise Development Volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps, focusing on natural resource management and capacity building. Ben later worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a Project Manager, advocating for open markets and coordinating events. Ben's experience also includes roles at Emerio Design, Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, Applied Peace Technologies, Portland General Electric, and Avangrid Renewables, where they held various engineering and management positions.

Ben Kester holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, which they obtained from Oregon Institute of Technology between 2008 and 2012. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Business Administration at Pepperdine University from 1995 to 1999. Ben also possesses a certification in Hiring Manager - Certification Training from LinkedIn, obtained in 2021.