Christopher Benge joined Ballast in 2022 and serves as Client Services Associate. He has more than 10 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, he was the financial operations manager at a public university and previously served as the budget and contracts manager in the grant department there.

Specific experience highlights include budgeting, contracts, policy development, and client relations. Christopher specializes in financial systems management and has a talent for building strong relationships with clients and fellow associates.

Christopher is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in Human Resources.

Christopher is an avid lover of music and can often be found playing selections from Mozart’s piano sonatas or enjoying live opera performances. As a Lexingtonian, Christopher is interested in local lore and history and frequently takes part in historical tours of Lexington and the surrounding regions.

In the community…

• Election Official/Officer in Fayette County
• Volunteer, Lexington Opera House