As Conference Director, Ben manages strategy and logistics for the BuildingEnergy Boston and NYC conferences, working closely with our amazing network of conference chairs, committee members, speakers, and sponsors. He also handles continuing education credits (CEUs) for NESEA events.

Ben grew up in Burlington, Vermont, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of Letters at Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brandeis University. Outside of work he is active in folk music and dance communities, where he works to promote greater openness and accessibility.