Benjamin “Ben” Kasch joined Bower Trading in 2009 as an account executive. He became interested in commodities trading while working as an intern for a grain merchandiser on the Chicago Board of Trade. Ben earned a BS in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University. Ben holds a FINRA Series 3 Commodities License and is certified in anti-money laundering and cyber security programs. While attending Purdue, he worked on a large grain farm outside Lafayette and for a commercial merchandiser. Ben grew up on a farm in Crown Point, Indiana, where his family raised livestock for 4-H and hay. Ben enjoys golf and fishing. He resides in Lafayette, Indiana.