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, benefits, and hiring/firing processesOversee in-house and contracted finance work to ensure efficiency and accuracy of giving and budgets; responsible for managing multiple budgetsImplemented complete rebrand and steward branding across organization; logo and brand colors, messaging communication guidelines, new website

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 efficiently cut turf. Knocked on countless doors in the peak of WI winter to let folks know who Dina Nina is and what positions and priorities are at the forefront of her campaign.

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 LSPs.Conducted product demonstrations, built proposals and projected ROI presentations, negotiated deals to close selling TMS, Freight Pay and Audit, and managed transportation services including rate negotiation; created carrier RFPs to aid clients in negotiating freight ratesPre and post sales engineering to design solutions for clients cross-functionally with product and engineering teams; convert executed proposals into SOWs and serve as project manager for integration and implementation processes.Routinely closed business averaging $60,000 and up to over $1M in annual recurring revenue; worked with existing clients to up-sell accounts into expanded servicesResponsible for all external communications, including crisis communication strategy and execution, crafting press releases and content marketing; managing product launch media pitches and positioning company leadership as industry SMEs.Launched podcast and positioned company as an industry thought leader through trade shows, conferences and webinars; produced product overview videos, client education materials, industry update segments, and employee spotlightsSupervised Content Writer and Marketing Director as well as external agencies to execute marketing and communications functions of the business

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 Program to facilitate whole-home sponsorship opportunities by helping businesses understand the tax credit implications of their donationWorked with county and state officials to secure funding through various programsLiaised with city and county staff to advocate for homeowner needs and community safetyDesigned community based homeownership education program to familiarize first time homeowners with local resources, basic maintenance, cooking skills, and financial responsibility

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 reports and frequent email content; managed website and social media; created videos for fundraising and marketing purposesImplemented a culture of storytelling, resulting in a 122% increase in financial contribution during annual fundraising event by creating a video spotlight sharing the story of the homeowner who was helped by the previous year’s event proceedsBuilt relationships with over 50 local retailers to cultivate ongoing donation streams for the ReStore; such efforts ensured ReStore revenue covered all of the organization’s operating expenses, enabling every donated dollar to go toward building homesDeployed organization’s first ever PPC campaigns resulting in a YoY increase of 40% in website traffic and 68% in audience engagement through social channelsWon an Image Award for 2016 Community ReportDirected, filmed and edited a three-part video series for annual 24-hour Giving Challenge campaign, as well as orchestrated delivery of content through web, social media and email; campaign resulted in 34 first-time donors.

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 organizationDesigned, managed and executed a variety of deliverables including website, weekly e-news, weekly service bulletins, stewardship campaigns and annual reportsResponsible for all graphic design needs, including sermon series graphics, website images, event advertisements, and roadside promotional bannersFilmed, edited and produced videos in-house for sermon illustration, stewardship and special eventsManaged RFP process and worked with third-party systems integrator to overhaul audio, video and lighting equipment in 500 seat auditoriumInitiated and managed live streaming and video/audio archival of worship services

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 gathering space into a more modern and functional space. Worked with key stakeholders to gain input and build consensus around the renovationPlanned and facilitated multiple large community events, working with vendors and contributors to design meaningful experiences that drew several hundred in attendance

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 to drive sales and website traffic.Produced video overviews of listings to engage global interest in lifestyle propertiesDeveloped and maintained business website and online presence; Worked with third party developer to redesign company websiteArchitected process and materials for on-boarding new brokers and employees

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 video system. Designed graphics and other branding media for church.

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Practical Theology