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Ben Mathes
Senior Development Associate at Hecate Energy LLC
Ben Mathes is an accomplished professional specializing in leading, managing, and aiding in the development of utility-scale energy projects throughout the United States at various stages of the development cycle.
His primary duties encompass site identification and procurement, early-phase project advancement, heading responses to requests for proposals, and overseeing relationships with off-takers and third-party contractors.
Notable career highlights include spearheading proposals for four successful RFPs and securing contracted PPAs amounting to 663.7 MW spread over 9 locations, with two of these PPAs obtained from Fortune 100 companies. He has also overseen negotiations for more than 8,000 acres across 11 sites.
Ben pursued a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government at Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College. He also attended Grandview Heights High School and further education at Ohio University.
Throughout his career, Ben Mathes has held several critical roles, notably as a Senior Development Associate at Hecate Energy LLC. Prior to this, he served as a Development Associate, Development Analyst, and Executive Personal Assistant/Development Analyst at the same organization.
Before his tenure at Hecate Energy LLC, Ben served as a Campaign Manager for Eddie Smith for the 94th District. He also gained experience as an Intern at the United States Senate, Commissioner for Governmental Affairs at Ohio University Student Senate, Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar at Ohio University Student Senate, Vice-Commissioner for Governmental Affairs at Ohio University Student Senate, and Contributing Writer at The Post.
Furthermore, he enhanced his expertise through roles such as an Intern at Hecate Energy, Vice Commissioner of Academic Affairs at Ohio University Student Senate, Intern at Woodland Venture Management, among others.
Ben Mathes is an individual with a wealth of experience in energy project development, governmental affairs, and campaign management, making him a versatile and skilled professional in his field.
