As the founding partner of Provident Partners, Ben is a seasoned industrial real estate professional. With over $1B in transaction volume, his experience includes industrial development and acquisitions in addition to extensive experience in leasing and investment sales. His primary responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, sourcing development and acquisition opportunities, managing joint venture partnerships, and leading a team of internal and external development professionals.

      Prior to founding Provident, Ben was a Senior Vice President at CBRE and led the highest producing team in his office over his final three years at the firm. He developed a reputation as a deal maker and for sourcing off-market opportunities that delivered exceptional returns. Over his career, Ben has developed and acquired a variety of industrial properties throughout Northeast Florida which have brought outstanding returns to his equity partners.

     Ben earned his Master of Business Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. He is a grateful husband to his wife of almost twenty years and father to four beautiful children.