Benjamin Downing

Vice President, Public Affairs

2023

Building a community of impact that supports Tough Tech teams as they use science, technology and engineering to take on the biggest problems facing society. Leading engagement with key stakeholders.

Vice President, Public Affairs

2022 - 2023

Supporting founders and teams as they work to take on the biggest challenges facing society - in climate, health and infrastructure.

Consultant

2022 - 2022

Candidate for Governor

2021 - 2021

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VP New Market Development

2016 - 2021

Led the company's strategic development efforts across multiple geographies and product lines. Including the opening of Midwest, expansion in the Mid Atlantic and various special projects. Built and led the Nexamp Energy Storage Team capable of analyzing, modeling, developing and deploying energy storage and solar + storage assets of all types (Behind the Meter, connected to community solar, utility scale and in partnership with utilities to reduce capital expenditures).

Adjunct Professor

2016 - 2020

Taught "Massachusetts State Government Internships" - placing undergrads in state government - legislative, administrative - offices and supplementing their real life experience with discussion and debate on the various processes, institutions and issues facing state government

State Senator

2007 - 2017

Represented 52 communities in Berkshire, Hampshire,Franklin & Hampden counties over 5 terms in office. Senate Chair of the Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy Committee 2010-2016. Author legislation: to create first in the nation offshore wind market; Gateway Cities economic development; rural broadband expansion; hate crimes expansion and more.

Adjunct Professor

2014 - 2015

Taught "Politics & Policy in Practice" - an upper level seminar for Political Science & Public Policy majors, minors and students interested in being involved in the political process

Legislative Assistant

2003 - 2005