Ben Brookhart

About Ben Brookhart

What I Do: I’m the Executive Leader you hire to help grow your company. I have a passion to grow companies and help employees achieve the highest level of success possible. I\'ve led companies to exponential growth while developing next level leaders. My career path started as a successful entrepreneur where I learned how to scale a business from start up to a profitable exit 10 years later of 7.5 million dollars. I took those talents to the Corporate world and led a team of 600+ over 12 states to a Billion Dollar Valuation through a SPAC offering. Throughout my career I\'ve always been growth oriented with a passion to help teams and companies get to the next level. My Expertise Includes:Expertise is in Consumer Services that includes: renewable energy, residential and security services, working with investment bankers, development and execution of strategic planning & budgeting, revenue & lead generation, identifying new revenue opportunities, cost reduction, KPI Management, analyzing market trends, networking, large client engagements, leadership and organizational learning & development, executive and key management recruiting, change management, vendor and contract negotiations, business development, public speaking, and selling.Why I AM Different:My success as a leader has always been connecting with the team that I lead. To grow your company you have to know the people who work with you and what drives them. I’ve always been able to build relationships and gain the trust of my employees to help lead them to new areas of growth. I love to lead from the front with passion and energy to motivate everyone to push themselves to the next level. What Others Say:Innovator, visionary, trustworthy, resilient, leadership development, and great communicator are a few words that others have used to described working with me. They also say that I’m passionate and purpose-driven and have the ability to attract and keep top talent with my “influence not title” leadership approach.My Family Life:I\'ve been married for 23 years and my wife and I have five beautiful children who we love very much!

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   North Carolina Water Company

   Apr 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   About MeI’m an executive leader who partners with organizations to accelerate growth, build high-performing teams, and develop next-level leaders. With a proven record of taking companies from startup to scale, I’m passionate about creating environments where both businesses and employees can achieve their highest potential.My career began as an entrepreneur, where I scaled a company from launch to a $7.5M exit in just 10 years. Since then, I’ve led corporate teams of 600+ across 12 states, steering them to a $1B valuation through a successful SPAC offering. Across every role, my focus has remained the same: growth, innovation, and empowering people.Core ExpertiseConsumer services: Whole Home Water Filtration, Residential and Commercial Security Systems, and Residential Renewable energy.Strategic planning & budgeting, revenue growth, and lead generationIdentifying new revenue streams & cost-reduction opportunitiesKPI management, market analysis, and large-scale client engagementsLeadership development, executive recruiting & organizational learningChange management, vendor/contract negotiations, and business developmentPublic speaking, networking, and high-impact presentationsWhat Sets Me ApartI believe growth starts with people. By understanding what drives my teams, I’ve earned their trust and inspired them to achieve more than they thought possible. My leadership style is hands-on, energetic, and built on influence—not just title—motivating everyone to reach the next level.How Others Describe MeInnovator. Visionary. Trustworthy. Resilient. A leader who develops leaders. Colleagues say I’m passionate, purpose-driven, and skilled at attracting and retaining top talent.Beyond WorkMarried for 23 years, my wife and I are blessed with five amazing children who keep life full and rewarding.

Education

• Glen Oaks College

  Business Administration

Skills

• Sales
• Sales Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Team Management
• Financial Reporting
• Access Control
• Cctv
• Alarm Systems
• Surveillance
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Fire Alarm
• Security
• Physical Security
• Budgets
• Training
• Leadership
• Biometrics
• Ip Cameras
• Direct Sales
• Sales Operations
• Security Management
• Customer Service
• Intrusion Detection
• Executive Management
• Account Management
• Video Analytics
• Loss Prevention
• Operations Management
• Video Over Ip
• Security Operations
• Executive Protection
• Protection
• Security+
• Corporate Security
• Budgeting
• Closed-Circuit Television (Cctv)