With 25 years of corporate leadership and marketing experience, Ben prides himself on a professional craft built on integrity, innovation, and creativity. This approach has been embraced and trusted by brands and properties alike, as he has successfully brokered partnership rights across major sports, entertainment, and real estate disciplines. These experiences continue to fuel Ben’s entrepreneurial spirit to develop new commercial revenue and investment opportunities designed to build Connect’s portfolio through asset diversity and equity positions.

Ben doesn’t take for granted the daily privilege of working in industries that create special moments and emotions for fans and consumers of all ages around the world.

Prior to launching Connect, Ben served as Chief Sales Officer at Circuit of The Americas, home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, and held commercial leadership positions with American Airlines Center, the Dallas Stars Hockey Club, and the Texas Rangers Baseball Club as part of the executive team at Hicks Sports Group.

Hawaiian-born and Texas-raised, Ben resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Cristin, and their children Beau (6) and Camille (4). His passions include cooking, travel, hiking, golf, and cheering on his alma mater, the Texas Longhorns.