Benjamin Hester

Benjamin Hester currently serves as the Director of Real Estate at TAG - The Aspen Group since May 2021, focusing on growth strategy and execution across the company's brands. Prior to this role, Benjamin held the position of Vice President of Corporate Services at SRS Real Estate Partners, where responsibilities included leading research and advisory services to optimize client portfolios and reduce occupancy costs, achieving significant savings. Benjamin's extensive background at Walgreens spanned over a decade, culminating in roles including Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager, where management of a portfolio of over 1,300 drugstore sites led to substantial occupancy savings and revenue generation. Benjamin also contributed to the company's expansion through effective lease negotiations and strategic planning. Academic credentials include a Certificate in Real Estate Finance & Investment from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Minnesota.