Ben Bohannon

Operations and finance professional and U.S. Air Force veteran with a decade of experience in regulated, compliance-driven environments.

Background includes regulatory compliance and licensing, accounting and financial controls, inventory and logistics, and staff training. Detail-oriented and steady, with a track record of building organized, well-documented processes and keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Vice President of Operations & Business Development at Brown Water Bourbon Xchange (BWBX) (2022-03 – Present)

• Manage regulatory compliance for a licensed bulk alcohol wholesaler, including permitting, product transfer documentation, and excise tax reporting.
• Oversee inventory tracking and warehouse operations from receiving through sale, including recordkeeping and controls.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, staff, and vendors, answering questions and resolving issues directly.
• Developed pricing and inventory strategy tied to product aging and market timing.

Controller / Staff Accounting Lead at Bengley Enterprises (2021-08 – 2022-04)

• Managed accounting and financial controls across three separate entities.
• Handled full-cycle accounts receivable and payable, including invoicing and collections.
• Reviewed existing processes and implemented new procedures to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Selected and rolled out new accounting systems to support daily operations.

Vice President of Finance & Administration at Delk Enterprises (2019-03 – 2021-05)

• Handled financial operations for a multi-entity holding company spanning pharmacy, supplements, and digital media.
• Managed bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and daily cash reconciliation across 18 entities.
• Maintained a 98.5% average collection rate and trained two direct reports to take over collections and payables.
• Managed banking relationships and served as primary contact for lenders and payment processors.
• Supported financial due diligence for the sale of the company's pharmacy entity.

Services Specialist (E-4) at Kentucky Air National Guard (2014-07 – 2020-07)

• Completed six years of service, building a foundation of discipline, structure, and accountability.
• Counseled junior enlisted personnel and contributed to unit cohesion.
• Developed and implemented a unit-wide training program under Commander authorization.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance – University of Kentucky (2021-05)

Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management – Community College of the Air Force (2019-07)

Front-line supervisor and leadership program, Distinguished Graduate – Airman Leadership School