Ben is a Senior Vice President with Navigator Development Group, Inc. and President and CEO of his own consulting firm Destiny Alliance Consulting, LLC. He retired in February 2004 after 28 years as a Marine officer. His last assignment on active duty was as Chief of Staff, 1st Marine Division in which he participated in combat and stability and support operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He commanded at every level in the artillery community from platoon to regiment and his service includes tours on high-level staffs to include the Joint Staff and Headquarters Marines Corps. He is a graduate of the National War College, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from National War College and Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University.