Ben Nelson provides proven organizational solutions to help leaders and organizations achieve results in strategy and performance. In his 25 years as an organizational development and human resources professional, Ben has personally instructed and coached over 2,500 individuals in 35 states in the United States and Canada. He has worked with leaders from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within healthcare, manufacturing, education, financial services, and social services including Ephraim McDowell Health System, Farmers National Bank and its subsidiary Wealthsouth, Heart of Kentucky United Way, Community Arts Center, CASA of the Bluegrass, Centre College, and Trinity Episcopal Church.
Ben is former Corporate Vice President of Organizational Development and Training for Alliance Data in Texas responsible for the organization’s human capital strategy in the company’s corporate strategic planning group. He led efforts that resulted in Alliance Data being recognized as a Best Place to Work across the nation. Prior to that, Ben worked for fifteen years in the aerospace and defense sector.
Very active in his community, Ben has served as president of the Danville Boyle County Chamber of Commerce, chair of the board of directors of CASA at Woodlawn, Secretary/Treasurer of the Boyle County Economic Development Partnership, and board member of numerous civic organizations. He has been honored as the Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Outstanding Citizen and The Heart of Danville’s 2009 Volunteer of the Year.
Over the years, Ben’s work has garnered national awards and recognition appearing in numerous publications and media. He is a sought-after public speaker as he shares insight into creating profitability and growth through employee engagement and credible leadership.