Before joining the 5 Lakes team in 2025, Ben spent over a decade working at Walker-Miller Energy Services where he played a key role in elevating the organization’s reputation as a critical and effective member of the State’s rapidly developing energy efficiency and decarbonization ecosystem. His long standing presence and contributions to the industry have gained him a reputation as a trusted advisor and ally across the sector.

 

Ben is an experienced program leader and advocate for equitable clean energy solutions, with a strong background in community-driven initiatives and workforce development. He led weatherization efforts in Detroit in collaboration with Michigan Saves and local nonprofit partners, bringing energy efficiency upgrades to households that needed them most. At Walker-Miller Energy Services, Ben launched the company’s first workforce development programs, building and managing a team that expanded this work into a central part of the organization’s impact.

 

In addition to program leadership, Ben played a key role in shaping the organization’s public presence, representing Walker-Miller in public forums, advocacy efforts, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. He also supported public sector business development, helping secure contracts with local and state governments that advanced the company’s mission to deliver energy solutions that uplift communities and improve quality of life.

 

Outside of working hours, Ben spends his time supporting his community as a member of the North Corktown Neighborhood Association, building community through the MI Clean Energy Leaders alumni leadership team, and enjoys cycling around Detroit, going on rock climbing excursions, and hanging out with his dog, Arthur.