Ben Kelly is a seasoned communications consultant with over 15 years of experience designing and implementing strategic communications campaigns for public sector entities, corporate clients, political campaigns, issue advocacy organizations, public agencies and elected officials. His expertise lies in the intersection of business and politics and he specializes in economic development, transportation, public finance, land use and housing development. Ben has also conducted public opinion research projects to help clients understand public perception of issues and develop effective communications strategies. In addition to his professional experience, Ben has owned a Christmas tree lot, worked on a trail reconstruction crew, and taught Composition & Literature at CU-Boulder. He holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from the University of Notre Dame and two master's degrees from the University of Colorado Denver and Boulder.