Ben Edwards
About Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards serves as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director at TowneBank, where he has worked for eight months. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he specializes in vacation rental business operations and has a background in financial and operational auditing.
Work at TowneBank
Ben Edwards serves as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director at TowneBank, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he utilizes his extensive background in the hospitality industry to enhance the bank's service offerings related to real estate and vacation rentals.
Education and Expertise
Ben Edwards earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Mississippi, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. Prior to this, he attended Columbia Academy from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in financial and operational auditing, particularly within the vacation rental sector.
Background
With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ben Edwards has developed a comprehensive understanding of real estate and vacation rentals. His career includes managing small condominium resorts and overseeing the opening of large-scale resort developments. This diverse experience has equipped him with a multi-level approach to business operations in the vacation rental market.
Previous Experience at ResortQuest
Before joining TowneBank, Ben Edwards worked as the General Manager for ResortQuest in Southwest Florida from 2000 to 2005. In this role, he was responsible for managing operations and enhancing guest experiences in the vacation rental sector, contributing to his extensive knowledge of the industry.