When I was 5, I wanted to be a Coast Guard helicopter pilot. Then I watched "The Guardian", a movie starring Kevin Costner that (spoiler alert) depicts the violent crash of a Coast Guard helicopter off the Alaskan Coast. Kevin's character is also named Ben and (double spoiler alert) he dies at the end of the film. Perhaps it was just a coincidence, but, I have suspicions that derailed my Coast Guard career.Today, I partner with executive leaders to distill the true value of their organization and create strategies that cement it in the minds of their customers. Outside of work, you can find me hiking, practicing photography, or doing some sort of sport involving boards.