Ben Wendel

Ben Wendel currently serves as the Director of Operations at Woven since August 2023. Prior to this role, Ben held various positions in the art shipping and logistics industry, including Warehouse Manager at Gander & White Shipping Inc from April 2021 to August 2023, and Dept 08 / Warehouse and Viewingroom Lead at Crozier Fine Arts from July 2019 to February 2021. Ben also worked as Head Registrar and Shipping Manager at Andrew Kreps Gallery and as Exhibition Manager at Tina Kim Gallery. Earlier in the career, Ben accumulated experience as a Logistical Coordinator at Sotheby's, Warehouse Manager / Crew Chief at Crozier Decorative Arts, and Field Services Handler at Crozier Fine Arts. Ben began the professional journey as a Representative for Ohio Citizen Action and as an Assistant ESL Teacher at Kent State University. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Furniture and Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, earned between 2006 and 2010, following studies at Western Reserve Academy from 2000 to 2004.