Ben Haygood

Ben Haygood is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy, partnerships, and disaster management. Currently serving as the Director of Policy and Partnerships at Isles, Inc. since March 2019, Ben also holds the position of Director of Environmental Health Policy at the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ. Other roles include Sandy & Special Projects Manager at the same organization, Project Manager/Disaster Case Manager at Bayshore Resource Center, and a tenure as a Firefighter with the Austin Fire Department. Ben's early experience encompasses various management and leadership positions, including significant roles in sales and operations with companies like Genzyme Biosurgery and Bard Peripheral, as well as service as a Battle Captain and Executive Officer in the US Army. Academic credentials include a BA in Political Science from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver.