Ben Brown
About Ben Brown
Ben Brown is a Program Director with extensive experience in managing vendor relationships, risk, and budget within the commercial real estate sector. He has a background in logistics and program management, having served in the US Marine Corps and held positions at Truckstop.com and Micron Technology.
Work at Cohesion
Ben Brown has been serving as the Program Director at Cohesion since 2021. In this role, he manages vendor relationships, risk, and budget for the organization within the commercial real estate sector. He leads the platform team, ensuring that the necessary processes, infrastructure, and technology are established to deliver services efficiently and safely. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness and delivering customer value.
Previous Experience in the US Marine Corps
Ben Brown has a substantial background in the US Marine Corps, where he worked for 14 years from 1993 to 2007. He held the position of Logistics Manager, overseeing various logistical operations. Additionally, he served as a Simulation Program Manager from 2010 to 2013, contributing to the transition of military operations through simulation technologies. His experience in the Marine Corps provided him with a solid foundation in management and operational strategies.
Career at Truckstop.com and Micron Technology
Brown worked as the Solution Delivery Director at Truckstop.com from 2019 to 2021 in the Boise, Idaho area. His role involved overseeing solution delivery processes. Prior to that, he was a Program Manager at Micron Technology from 2013 to 2019, also in Boise, Idaho. In both positions, he was responsible for managing projects and ensuring successful delivery of solutions within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Ben Brown studied at the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at the Naval Postgraduate School, obtaining a Master of Science in Modeling and Simulation from 2008 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced modeling techniques, which he applies in his professional roles.
Coaching and Mentorship
In his current role and throughout his career, Ben Brown has focused on coaching and mentoring team leads and organizational leadership. He emphasizes the Agile mindset and methodology, guiding development teams to enhance their processes and deliver customer value effectively. His commitment to leadership development plays a significant role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organizations he has been part of.