Ben Ackerman is responsible for Firethorn's business development efforts. Prior to Firethorn, Mr. Ackerman served as Director of Business Development for BroadSource, a leading provider of telecom expense solutions, where he managed the company's strategic alliance development. Prior to BroadSource, Mr. Ackerman served as Senior Director of Air Quality Sciences, a provider of solutions to create healthy indoor environments. As part of the senior management team, Mr. Ackerman was responsible for strategy development, information technology, and overseeing all aspects of company operations. Mr. Ackerman obtained his Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from Clemson University and his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. |