Benjamin Ayala

Benjamin Ayala is an experienced professional with extensive expertise in project management and product development, currently serving as Project Manager II and Product Manager for Upfit & Services at Wabash since June 2015. Responsibilities include maintaining product roadmaps, directing resource allocation, and overseeing product idea funnels while supporting commercial organizations with market insights. Prior roles span various leadership positions, including Strategy & Continuous Improvement Manager and Engineering and Maintenance Manager, with a focus on operational readiness, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Benjamin's foundational experience includes managing distribution operations at General Cable and extensive manufacturing roles at companies such as Caterpillar Inc. and Keihin North America, combined with formal education in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University.