Ben joined IFCO Seedlings in 2016 as a Genetic Investment Advisor on the sales team. He was recently promoted to his current role as Director of Sales and Marketing. His office is located at the company’s headquarters in Moultrie, GA, where he works closely with the Genetic Investment Advisors.  He assists his team by providing insight on the various genetic options available to their clients, with a focus on delivering the highest quality service to all customers. Prior to joining IFCO Seedlings, Ben was an Account Executive with Outdoor Underwriters, Inc.  His position allowed him opportunities to work closely with the forest and investment industries; where he worked closely with TIMO’s, Consulting Foresters, Timberland Owners, and Prescribe Burn Managers. Ben received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Natural Resources and a minor in Wildlife Biology from Clemson University . Ben was accepted into a leadership program called Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) in 2019.  This program is part of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.  He will graduate from the program in November of 2021 and will continue with his leadership project through a non-profit ministry called Fathers in the Field.  Ben is currently enrolled at Auburn University where he is pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Forest Finance and Investment.