Gerald Benton

Gerald Benton is an experienced academic advisor currently employed at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since October 2024. Previously, Benton served as a guest speaker for The Honor Foundation, where discussions focused on veterans' transitions to civilian life and opportunities in higher education. A graduate research and teaching assistant in the university's marketing department from November 2021 to May 2024, Benton conducted literature reviews, data collection, and analysis. Additionally, Benton was a board member for the Brunswick County School Board from December 2018 to December 2022, focusing on educational quality and overseeing significant school construction projects. Former roles also include a strategic business development manager at USA Gold 2 Cash and a product manager at Books A Million, along with experience as a real estate investor and infantryman in the US Army. Gerald Benton holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management with a concentration in Cybersecurity from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has additional qualifications in cybersecurity.