Originally from Colorado, Benjamin McDowell, finished his marketing degree and then earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in just 10 months, both from Louisiana State University Shreveport.

He then moved to Oregon to be nearer to his wife’s family and to also take advantage of the imposing and serene surrounding mountains and stellar hiking opportunities. Benjamin said he and his wife, Katie, hike whenever they have spare time, often with their golden retriever, Aubie.

As Director, Operations & Data Quality, Benjamin divides his time between helping with operations and with social media including e-mail blasts. When he’s not working, he enjoys photography, and has even done some wedding and senior-class portraits as a sideline.

Benjamin is into all Auburn University (in Alabama) sports, but especially enjoys the school’s football and basketball programs.

He lives in Salem with his wife, Katie and works from the Salem corporate office.