Ben Halliday

Co-Founder & CEO at Zippy

Ben Halliday has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Ben is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Zippy, a company focused on expanding access to affordable homeownership through manufactured home loans. Prior to this, Ben worked as a Co-Managing Partner at CapRock Communities, where they acquired, developed, and managed manufactured housing communities.

Before their roles in the housing industry, Ben had a successful career at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ben served as a Technology & Disruptive Commerce Vice President, providing banking coverage for highly disruptive companies. Ben also worked as a Commercial Banker, serving middle market businesses in Dallas, Texas. Ben began their career at JPMorgan Chase as a Commercial Bank Analyst and progressed to the role of Commercial Bank Associate.

Ben gained early work experience through internships with Texas Pacific Group, ACE Global Insurance, Confederation of British Industry, Telemus Capital Partners, and GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH.

Additionally, Ben served as the Treasurer of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at TCU, where they were responsible for managing finances and daily operations.

Overall, Ben Halliday's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, banking, housing, and leadership roles.

Ben Halliday's education history begins with their graduation from Stratford High School in 2008. Ben then attended Texas Christian University from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Ben enrolled in the Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business from 2012 to 2013. There, they earned a Master of Accounting degree specializing in Accounting and Finance.

In 2015, Ben attended the Dallas Regional Chamber and completed the LEAD YP Graduate program, further enhancing their skills in leadership.

Additionally, Ben Halliday holds several certifications. In 2018, they obtained the Manufactured Home Retailer certification from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. In 2021, they acquired the Residential Mortgage Loan Originator License from the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.

Although the information provided does not specify if Ben obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Series 63, or Series 79 certifications, it is uncertain whether they have obtained these credentials given the lack of obtained month and year details.

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  • Co-Founder & CEO

    July, 2021 - present