Ben Quintana

Ben Quintana

Organizational Development Consultant Specializing in Leadership and Program Development. Boise City Council Member.

Location
Boise, Idaho (Boise, Idaho Area)
Industry
Program Development

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Ben Quintana's Overview

Current
Past
  • Director of Public Relations and Leadership Development at Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Founder & Director at Boise Young Professionals
  • Director of Business Development at Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP)
  • Director at Small Business Success Center
  • Programs Manager at Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Membership Representative at Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

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Education
  • George Fox University
  • Boise State University
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Ben Quintana's Summary

Forward-thinking, organizational development consultant with over 15 years experience in business and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Accomplished program development expert consistently able to drive key business initiatives that deliver results. Exceptional presenter and trainer, skilled at developing talent and next-generation leaders. Innovative, creative and strategic thinker, successful at leading people and teams to achieve objectives.

Ben Quintana's Experience

Council Member

City of Boise

Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry

January 2012 – Present (2 months) Boise, Idaho Area

I was elected on November 8, 2011 to serve a two-year term on the Boise City Council. I was sworn in on January 10, 2012.

Director of Public Relations and Leadership Development

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

August 2009 – July 2011 (2 years) Boise, Idaho Area

Directed all organizational and community leadership development programs including Leadership Boise, Leadership Boise Academy, Leadership Boise Alumni Association and Boise Young Professionals.
• Facilitated meetings with senior-level executives and community leaders to identify program gaps and opportunities for growth; developed new curriculum and created the Leadership Boise Alumni Association; increased demand across all leadership programs and enhanced participation.
• Created succession planning systems and processes to develop staff and volunteer leaders.
• Administered surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews to measure, assess and improve employee, member and community engagement.
• Developed a large scale community-focused program to attract, develop and retain talent in the Boise Valley; started and grew the program into one of the largest and most successful chamber affiliated young professionals initiatives in the country with over 900 individuals from more than 400 companies.
• Advised over 100 cities across the country on how to start, manage and grow next-generation talent programs.
• Developed and presented workshops and trainings to over 2,000 attendees on topics including: leadership, business networking, improving communication, social media and developing programs.
• Played an instrumental role in the creation of the Business Advocate Program, a partnership between Hewlett-Packard Company, the City of Boise and the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce (BMCC).
• Expanded and enhanced programs to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for emerging leaders and young professionals.
• Created and implemented social media strategies and policies; trained staff on effective social media use and procedures.
• Oversaw staff, interns and agencies to develop television commercials, websites, promotional videos, brochures, electronic and print newsletters, targeted mailings and other marcom materials and collateral.

Founder & Director

Boise Young Professionals

2006 – July 2011 (5 years) Boise, Idaho

• Founded Boise Young Professionals and grew the organization into one of the largest and most successful chamber affiliated young professionals programs in the country with over 900 members from more than 400 companies
• Advised over 100 cities across the country on how to start, manage and grow young professionals organizations and reach the next generation of community leaders

Director of Business Development

Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP)

January 2008 – December 2009 (2 years) Boise, Idaho Area

• Traveled around the U.S. meeting with site selection consultants, corporate real estate executives, tax/incentive/valuation professionals and business owners to showcase the Boise Valley as a great place to do business.
• Established relationships with over 50 site-search consultants and high-level executives from more than 12 states to promote the Boise Valley as a great place to do business; increased awareness and project inquiries for new business opportunities.

Director

Small Business Success Center

January 2007 – June 2008 (1 year 6 months) Boise, Idaho Area

Developed programs to serve and grow the organization’s largest membership segment; assessed needs to improve training and development design and delivery for small business owners and employees.
• Managed over 100 training and educational programs that delivered content to more than 2,500 employees and small business owners.
• Collaborated with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SCORE, IDAHO Department of Commerce and Labor and other strategic community partners to create a one-stop business resource for local startups and next-level businesses.

Programs Manager

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

April 2005 – January 2007 (1 year 10 months) Boise, Idaho Area

Responsible for Leadership Boise, Leadership Boise Academy, Member-2-Member Discounts, Chamber Night Promotions, Operation Thank You, Ambassador Committee, and T.I.P.S. (Leads) groups. Also responsible for all volunteer activities through the Boise Chamber.
• Evaluated systems and found more efficient and cost-saving methods to coordinate 100 volunteers in connecting with over 2,200 local businesses.
• Expanded and enhanced programs to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for emerging leaders and young professionals.
• Played significant roles in the creation of multiple successful new programs and campaign launches including: Leadership Boise Alumni Association, Leadership Boise Academy Scholarship, Operation Thank You and Chamber Connect.
• Managed over 1,000 individual volunteers and teams of community and business leaders.
• Provided direct oversight and management of Leadership Boise, a program that identifies and educates 50 mid-to-senior-level business leaders over a two-year experience.
• Established positive and trusted working relationships with staff, elected officials, media, general public and community leaders.
• Developed and secured new sponsorship opportunities for programs and events.

Membership Representative

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

February 2004 – March 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Focused on building relationships and increasing Chamber membership and sponsorships. Responsible for new member sales, retention of current and at risk members, event, collateral, and web sponsorships.

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Ben Quintana's Education

George Fox University

Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership

2008

Key course work: Leadership and Human Development, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Planning & Control, Organizational Change and HR, Development & Diversity.

Activities and Societies: MAOL, M10 Class Representative

Boise State University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

2003

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Interests:

Leadership, community involvement, snowboarding, friends, basketball, football, hockey, movies, music, people, learning, community development, new and developing businesses, travel, etc, etc...

Groups and Associations:

Boise City Council Member, City of Boise (2012 – Present) Board of Directors, Kickstand (President and Chairman, 2011 – Present) (2007 – Present) Advisory Board, Leadership Boise Alumni Association (Chairman, 2011 – Present) (2011 – Present) Advisory Board, Boise State University, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs (2010 – Present) Advisory Board, George Fox University, School of Business (2009 – Present) Founder and Leadership Team, Boise Young Professionals (2006 – Present) Big Brother Mentor, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho (2008 – Present) Participant, Treasure Valley Family YMCA Volunteer Assessment Team (2010 – 2011) Steering Committee, Vision for the Valley, Idaho Statesman (2009 – 2010) Board of Trustees, Foothills School of Arts & Sciences (2008 – 2010) Participant, Strategic Planning Focus Group, Boise Public Library Foundation (2008) Founding Member, United Way of Treasure Valley D.I.R.T. (Direct, Impact, Response, Team) (2007 – 2009)

Honors and Awards:

Graduate, Citizen’s Police Academy, Boise City Police Department (2010)
Recipient, Meg Carlson Leadership Award, Kickstand (2009)
Graduate, Leadership Boise, Boise Metro Chamber Commerce (2008)
Recipient, Accomplished Under Forty, Idaho Business Review (2007)
Recipient, Community Service Award, Capital Lions Club (2007)
Competent Leader (CL) and Toast Master (CTM), Toastmasters International (2005)

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