Ben Witten
About Ben Witten
Ben Witten serves as the Head of Real Estate at Placer.ai, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance and asset management, having previously worked at Trademark Property Company and Transwestern.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Ben Witten serves as the Head of Real Estate at Placer.ai, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing real estate strategies and initiatives within the company. His leadership contributes to the development of data-driven insights that support real estate decision-making.
Previous Experience at Trademark Property Company
Prior to his current role, Witten worked at Trademark Property Company from 2014 to 2021. He held two positions during his tenure: Director of Finance and Asset Management for seven years and Vice President of Finance & Asset Management for two years. His responsibilities included managing financial operations and asset management strategies.
Experience in Retail Brokerage
Witten has a background in retail brokerage, having worked at Transwestern from 2011 to 2013. His role involved retail brokerage services in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where he gained experience in the commercial real estate sector.
Educational Background
Ben Witten studied at Texas Christian University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the M.J. Neeley School of Business. He focused on Entrepreneurial Management with a minor in Energy Technology Management. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Real Estate Finance from the same institution.
Early Career at Woodcrest Capital
Witten began his career in retail leasing at Woodcrest Capital, where he worked from 2008 to 2011. This experience laid the foundation for his future roles in finance and asset management within the real estate industry.