BENJAMIN JONES

Ben Jones serves as a Chair with C12 Cincinnati Business Forums in Western Ohio and Northern Kentucky. C12 is the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives, serving over 4,800+ members throughout the United States and internationally. Ben began serving as a C12 Chair in 2026, bringing a passion for faith, discipleship, and business, as well as over 20 years of experience mentoring and developing other leaders.

Prior to joining C12, Ben served as Vice President and EOS Integrator at Above Group, a growing multi-disciplinary engineering firm and C12 Member Company. During his time there, Above Group increased fourfold in size and received multiple awards including Best Christian Workplaces, GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch, ACG Orlando Rising Middle Market SMART Award, and Zweig Group Awards for Best Firm to Work For, Hot Firm, and Marketing Excellence.

Ben’s background also includes experience and various leadership roles in aerospace and industrial manufacturing, engineering and new product development, and large capital improvement initiatives with Parker Hannifin, LORD Corporation, General Electric, and Karpinski Engineering. Ben graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, from Gannon University with a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MBA and Mechanical Engineering focus), and is also a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Throughout Ben’s career, he has been a sought-after coach and mentor in the areas of servant and situational leadership, strategic planning and growth, and operational excellence.

Additionally, Ben actively serves his community through partnerships and volunteering with multiple organizations including Christian Life Center, Troy Christian Schools, and Dear Dinah. Ben also previously served as School Board President with Erie First Christian Academy. Ben lives in Troy, OH with his wife, Sarah, and two daughters. In his spare time, Ben enjoys time with family, attending his children’s activities, being outdoors, hiking, and playing the drum set at his church.

Ben’s life verse passage is, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” – Matthew 5:14-16. Additionally, Ben, Sarah, and daughters have a family mission and motto of “Shine Bright” based on this passage.