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Ben Lewis, CFA, currently serves as the Managing Director & Head of Sales for Financial Institutions Derivatives Advisory at Chatham Financial, a position held since October 2006. In this role, Ben manages relationships with community and regional financial institutions to mitigate balance sheet interest rate risk using derivatives and assists in offering derivative products to qualified commercial borrowers. Prior experience includes working with private equity funds and corporate clients to manage various financial risks through derivatives, and serving as a Naval Flight Officer in multiple capacities, including Instructor and Mission Commander, with operational experience during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ben's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, completed in May 1998. Additionally, Ben served on the Regional Board of HOPE International from March 2012 to September 2014.