Ben Weger Email & Phone Number

Madison, WI, US

As a member of the board, I serve on the Executive Committee as the Board Development Chair. Reconciling Ministries Network equips and mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Lead a multi-channel communications strategy to engage the congregation and community in mission and ministry; develop and design all digital and print media; manage social media accounts and efforts; ensure brand standards are adhered to in all applications by various stakeholdersOversee in-house and external vendors for human resource work of payroll.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Led and worked with a team of ragamuffin, passionate, and brilliant folks to successfully get Dina Nina (SUCCESSFULLY!!) elected as Madison, WI’s first out, transgender Alder. Curated campaign strategy with strategic introductions, appearance opportunities, and messaging approach. Utilized distributed canvassing technology with NGO VAN to effectively and.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, was instrumental in positioning SwanLeap for successful acquisition in 2021 by Transportation Insight Hold Co. Assisted in sales and marketing efforts to inform the integration of SwanLeap into the continued launch of the Beon Digital Logistics Platform.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, was instrumental in positioning SwanLeap for successful acquisition in 2021 by Transportation Insight Hold Co. Built the sales organization from the ground up leveraging direct hires, agencies and affiliate networks; architected sales playbook and go to market strategy of TMS for shippers, brokers, 3PLs and.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Led strategy and execution as company was recognized as the #1 fastest growing in America and North America by the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Tech Fast 500, respectively, in 2018.Executed full brand refresh in 2019-2020 including new website, logo, brand guidelines and sales playbook.

Sarasota, Florida Area

Increased monthly homeownership inquiries by 114% through the deployment of online applicationResponsible for applicant recruitment, loan and mortgage origination, homeowner education and supportSupervised a team of two staff members, led a volunteer committee of 8-12 responsible for homeowner selectionLeveraged Florida‘s Community Contribution Tax Credit.

Sarasota, Florida Area

As part of Development team, helped in securing $3M commitment to build 40 home neighborhood which was the first of its kind in the stateSupported Development department through donor communication, facilitating targeted asks for major gifts, grant writing and event planningProduced all digital and print marketing materials, including annual community.

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Drove efforts in response to an organization-wide audit that revealed the need for increased, consistent communicationConducted a thorough assessment of all communication tools and channels, which resulted in a full re-branding project of the organization’s physical and digital presenceEstablished brand standards and communication guidelines for.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

Led all aspects of youth, technical arts, events and programming to include weekly music and public speaking componentsEstablished teams and trained leaders to execute the multiple events, services and processes on a weekly and “big picture” basisGrew average weekly attendance for youth gathering from 8 to 75 over two yearsLed project to overhaul outdated.

Barrington, Illinois, United States

Oversaw all marketing and communication facets of a multi-million dollar, luxury real estate agencyCreated content marketing pieces to promote listings and corporate brandWorked within the guidelines of an international business to maintain brand standards in all marketing and advertising effortsCoordinated with photographers to create unique visual pieces.

Oversaw all aspects of worship and programming for church plant, from technology, to worship flow, to music. Assembled full worship team and created systems and processes for the worship department to function. Established a team environment, mentoring young musicians.

920 RQW, Patrick AFB

Support staff in combat communications squadron for 920 Rescue Wing. During Hurricane Katrina, unit was the first to arrive in New Orleans and was credited with the most lives saved. Architecture and management of networks in both secure and non-secure environments, Cisco programming, electronics troubleshooting and repair. Go-to National Anthem singer...

Chicagoland

Managed a retail computer and small device repair start-up.-Oversaw a staff of ten employees, all repairs and customer interactions.-Designed website, logo and branding for company; managed social media marketing initiatives.-Under my leadership, the company expanded from its original location to five locations across the greater Chicago area.

Lutz, FL

Planned and lead the music for a new multi-site church plant. Coordinated and scheduled all musicians, both paid and volunteer. Produced weekly worship services. Oversaw and lead worship for college and young adult gatherings.

Jacksonville, FL

Responsible for all contemporary worship music and all technical needs of the 2000+ member church. Coordinated and trained volunteers to operate digital and analog audio/visual equipment. Oversaw purchase and installation of all audio/visual components for new 500 seat auditorium with cutting-edge digital audio, intelligent lighting, and four projector.

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Practical Theology