May Luncheon: The Capital Grille, Naples

Featuring Guest Speaker: Ryan Benson, elected Vice Chair of Florida Finance Corporation appointed by Ron DeSantis, and Principal/Co-Owner of A. Vernon Allen Construction

For almost 20 years, Ryan Benson has been building homes in Florida. Born near Toronto, Ryan moved to Southwest Florida with his family while in middle school. He completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Stetson University and his Masters of Business Administration at Florida International University in Miami.

While at Stetson, Ryan first started working in Custom Homes, and moved back to Southwest Florida to continue his career. Ryan joined A. Vernon Allen Builder in the mid-2000’s and later became partner. He then acquired AVA with his business partner, Andy Bringardner.

Ryan is active in the community, serving on the board of directors for the Collier Building Industry Association and is also a director for Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, past president of Naples Gulfshore Sunset Rotary, past trustee of Canterbury School, and supports numerous other non-profits locally.

Please Note: Non-Member attendance is limited to 2 events. Non-Members attending more than two events will be charged a fee of $30.00 in addition to the Non-Member event price of $45.00 for each additional event they attend.