About Ben
I am a…
Brainstormer, Business adviser, Business mentor, Concerned citizen, Connector, Consultant, Finance professional, Gay, Idea generator, Life mentor, Student, World traveler, Writer/Editor
Bio
Born and raised in El Paso, TX. Began my career in commercial lending and was hired by a client to be the CFO and later the president of a very successful start-up. Graduated from Harvard Bsiness School. Spent 23 years in New York working in the financial industry. Specialized in restructuring and M&A. Traveled the world extensively. Moved back to El Paso for personal reasons. President of corporate consulting firm, Trimble Place Capital Advisors. Focus on economic development, restructuring, sell-side M&A work, raising capital, business and strategic planning, and financial modeling (including training).
I'm passionate about
Freedom of expression, tolerance and acceptance, learning, mentoring, brainstorming ideas, connecting people, making friends, art in many forms
An idea worth spreading
Learning to focus and clear the mind of noise. Achieving happiness and not striving toward anyone else's definition of success.