Specialization
Ben specializes in strategic planning and business development. He has worked in the energy and chemical industries for over 30 years with both corporate and consulting accomplishments.
Business Experience
Ben brings substantial experience in company reorganization, including utilization of benchmarking techniques. He has significant international advisory involvement with companies in transition due to a variety of political and economic circumstances. He has managed large and diverse organizations where effective employee contribution was critical for success. Ben served as worldwide marketing research manager for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation and then for over twenty years in executive positions for Kerr McGee Corporation in corporate, off shore drilling, and refining operations. His most recent experience was with management of consulting projects and business development for consulting firms focusing on the energy and chemical industries.
Education
Ben graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1966 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He received an MBA from Stanford University in 1968.