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Ben Johns is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in the gift and home industry. As President and Co-Founder of SCOUT since January 2004, Ben has been pivotal in shaping a brand that is anticipated to become a national leader, drawing comparisons to iconic lifestyle brands like Vera Bradley and Lilly Pulitzer. Previously, as CEO and Co-Founder of Whereoware from January 1999 to January 2003, Ben played a critical role in the company's development. Additionally, Ben served as President and Co-Owner of The Bacova Guild from January 1981 to January 1999, where the company became the largest home textile supplier of printed rugs in the U.S. under their leadership, capitalizing on market trends such as the shift to hard surface flooring. Ben holds a BS in Commerce with a focus on Business Administration and Management from Washington and Lee University, earned between 1975 and 1978.