I have over 15 years of experience in business operations, strategy, asset management, real estate, having managed portfolios of retail, warehouse, and office properties totaling over 2 million sqft for 3,000 employees, and negotiated contracts worth over $1 billion for airlines and airports. I have also developed multiple patent-pending technologies drawing from material science, mechatronic engineering, and 3D printing. I have raised over $75 million in capital for various ventures, and served on the board of directors of several airport and airport consortiums. I value empathy, teamwork, and innovation, and I strive to make a positive difference in people's lives through my work.
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Real Estate DevelopmentN/AMiami, Fl, Us
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PartnerTerrahab Nov 2023 - PresentColorado, United StatesTerrahab was created to address two major issues facing the world today: affordable housing & plastic waste. Our technology will enable millions of pounds of plastic waste to be repurposed into affordable housing around the world.• Homes at a fraction of the cost of traditional construction or concrete 3D printing• 30-home sustainable community in development • Up to 40% lower construction costs and 30% reduction in construction time• Cleaner & lower cost than concrete 3D printing• Uniquely scalable and truly green technology
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PartnerLunar Habitation Technologies Dec 2021 - PresentDenver Metropolitan AreaLunarHab was founded to create safe, permanent habitats on the lunar surface to facilitate low gravity scientific research, pharmacological development, space tourism, and gateway operations to explore the solar system beyond the Earth-Moon system. Our core value is that in the universe, Earth is exceptionally rare, and perhaps the only place life exists. It is humanity's great responsibility to preserve and protect life, ensuring life expands throughout the universe.• Startup focused on commercializing lunar infrastructure and resource extraction based on graduate project at Cornell University.• Developed various patent pending technologies drawing from material science, mechatronic engineering, and planetary resources. • Invented novel additive manufacturing system for lunar surface infrastructure construction using 100% in-situ resources. • Evaluated TAM, SAM, and SOM for proposed business concept & created proforma analysis.• Created a strategic plan through 2030 including technology development, finite element analysis, materials testing, business development from government and private sector contracts, and go-to-market concepts. • Developed funding strategy focused on lean development and low value at risk to optimize ROI. -
Director Of Real EstateGoodwill Industries International May 2022 - PresentDenver Metropolitan Area• Manage portfolio of retail, warehouse, and office properties totaling 2 million+ sqft for 3,000 employees. • Optimized $400M+ portfolio including acquisitions, divesture, closure, and logistics.• Responsible for site selection, acquisition, land development, and leases of all new and existing real estate.• Directed various stakeholders and consultants to develop comprehensive real estate logistic and corporate strategy through 2040, resulting in a 13%+ growth rate in a mature market. • Collaborate with CEO, executive team, and board of directors in implementation of organizational strategy. -
Regional Manager - West, Corporate Real Estate And Airport StrategyFrontier Airlines Sep 2019 - 2022Greater Denver AreaAccomplishments:• Directly responsible for $125 million annual properties rent and user fee budget.• Member Board of Directors of twelve airport and airport consortiums.• Achieved $20 million+ savings in 2020 & 2021 for company through successful negotiation of rents. and user fee reductions, and airport application of CARES funds to cost center reductions• Negotiated in excess of $1 billion of corporate real estate and use contracts.Duties:• Manage a diverse aeronautical real estate portfolio of more than two dozen airport stations, working with airport executive leadership, municipal management, & landlords.• Extensive financial analysis and modeling of impacts of space, rates, and other expenses.• Determine airport strategy through analysis of financial impacts and expansion opportunities.• Represent Frontier as the primary corporate contact in contract negotiations, real estate development, and airline station operations with federal, state, and municipal levels of government as well as private entities.• Monitor airport real estate operational costs, both fixed and variable.• Manage vendors servicing corporate real estate at assigned properties portfolio.• Manage RFP process for airport and airline contractors.• Extensive negotiation of high complexity real estate leases and contracts on behalf of Frontier Airlines.• Initiate and lead the analysis and expansion of airline operational opportunities at new & existing stations.• Monitor and ensure compliance of FAA regulations. -
Founder And Director Of OperationsRalston Carr, Llc Aug 2015 - Sep 2019Greater Denver Area• Increasing revenue 30%+ year over year.• Through implementation of lean manufacturing, consistently average 65% average margin.• Overall direction and development of product design, manufacturing, distribution, and all aspects of business development.• Identify prospective business expansion opportunities to achieve short- and long-term objectives. • Oversee company fiscal activity, budgeting, and reporting. • Negotiating contracts with vendors and wholesale partners. • Manufacturer with wholesale distribution model.• Designed and manufactured 50+ styles of optical frames.• Sustainably and ethically sourced frame material from Asia and the USA.
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Principal - Managing Director, Portfolio ManagerMonolith Capital, Llc - Commodity Trading Advisor Aug 2012 - May 2015Greater Denver AreaAccomplishments:• Recognized as a top 1% global alternative investment program by Altegris for 2013• 2013 return of 23.9% net of fees, offering one of the top risk/reward profiles in the industry with a Sharpe ratio of 2.6• Raised $75.6 million committed capital between 2012 and 2015Duties:• Designed and implemented quantitative systematic trading models for spot and futures trading specializing in futures, FX, and indices.• Created a robust framework to identify investment opportunities while maintaining strict risk controls.• Extensive back testing of trading models using Python and MATLAB.• Directed and monitored team of traders to implement proprietary trading models.• Interacted with CME, NYMEX, RJ O'brien, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Interactive Brokers, and Citi.• Performance reporting, trade positions monitoring, trade reconciliations, and monitoring risk controls.• Authored NFA compliant disclosure documents, memorandums, and pitchbooks.• Presented prospective clients with investment program, investment objectives, investment risks.• Developed new business relationships with funds of hedge funds, family offices, and high net worth individuals.• Directed and negotiated all contract agreements.• Obtained full registration and membership with the National Futures Association as a Commodity Trading Advisor.• Maintained compliance of federal and state level regulations, updating business activities with NFA quarterly, maintaining continual compliance with NFA and CFTC rules and regulations.
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Vice PresidentCambridge In The Foothills, Inc. Nov 2010 - Nov 2013Littleton, Co• Management and administration of 230 home multifamily real estate development.• Responsible for the administration and investment strategy of the investment portfolio. • Created investment policy which resulted in increased investment income from less than .5% annually, to more than 7% annually.• Responsible for following by laws and holding meetings, keeping agenda, and working with vendors and contractors on property issues.• Negotiated various vendor contracts for infrastructure development including IT, security, and fire warning systems.
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Managing Partner, Portfolio Manager - AcquisitionsColorado Property Investments, Llc Dec 2010 - Dec 2012Greater Denver Area• Annual net profit in excess of 20%, EBT.• Identified target properties for investment acquisition. • Structured financing of both debt and equity depending on target property goals.• Performed extensive financial analysis and due diligence of prospective investment properties working with appraisers, inspection teams, contractors, and engineers.• Created financial models for property analysis and investment projections to ensure maximized profit potential.• Coordinated groups of contractors, property titling, and real estate professionals to rehabilitate and divest properties.• Negotiated financial contracts. • Managed investment cash flow, working capital, and titling of properties.• Supervised all aspects of investment property life cycle.
Benjamin A. B. Education Details
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Finance, General -
Mechanical And Electrical Engineering -
Business Administration And Management, General -
Finance - Summa Cum Laude
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Benjamin A. B. attended Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management, Cornell University, Smith School Of Business At Queen's University, University Of Colorado Denver.
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