  Name: Ben Harber Occupation (or former): I serve as a Vice President of Interim Leadership at B.E. Smith. I manage a team of Interim Leaders that manage hospitals in directors to c-suite roles across the Country during vacancies – their average assignment lasts a little over six months. Tell us about yourself: I am the youngest of five and the dog dad to Hannah and Griffy, both Bernese Mountain Dogs. I am life-long Lenexa resident. I went to Meadow Lane Elementary, Oregon Trail Junior High and graduated from Olathe North. I went to Rockhurst University for both undergrad and MBA. When did you join Rotary: March 18, 2018 Why did you join Rotary: I knew Don Horine, Jason Leib and Jerry Harper. When my travel schedule for work started to dial down in 2016, I wanted to become more involved in my community and joining Rotary was a longtime goal of mine. What Rotary offices have you held: New Rotarian of the Year (2018-19), Vice President (2020-21), President-Elect (2021-22), President (2022-23), Foundation Chair (2023-24) What is your favorite Rotary memory or project? There’s so many - but here’s a couple: 1) 2020 ShrimpFest when Fred Spears showed me the “correct way” to arrange for Silent Auction items for display. 2) 2021 Peace Pole Event and all the training and preparation that went into it. When you are not working, how do you spend your time? Outside of Rotary events, I regularly volunteer at Harvesters, Wayside Waifs and Operation Breakthrough. |
.png)
