Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ryker Holdings, Inc.
Benjamin Wilson is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ryker Holdings, Inc., a family-owned and operated company built from the ground up. Ryker’s foundation of unwavering values and future of empowering fellow small businesses founders, individuals, and communities, is built on Ben’s vision, firm principles, and entrepreneurial drive.
In his role, Ben is responsible for formulating and leading the company’s overall growth and operational strategy. From a single electrical construction start-up (ARC American Inc.) to now a team of organized companies offering a full suite of next-generation utility construction and infrastructure services, Ben has guided the company through exceptional internal and external growth and is active on a daily basis in every key aspect of Ryker’s continued expansion, strategic operations, founder partnerships, and customer relationships.
Ben’s leadership and hands-on understanding is shaped by over two decades of in-field tradesman experience and start-up steadfastness. In 2007, Ben founded C.A. Advanced with a truck he bought at an auction for $800 dollars, a $3,000.00 credit card, and a considerable amount of risk. Based on the strength and learnings of C.A. Advanced, in 2012 Ben partnered with Reuben Eicher on founding ARC American Inc, a union utility construction contractor with a nationwide presence that grew rapidly based on strong core values, an active safety culture, a nimble and skilled workforce. These foundational businesses thrived and under Ben’s acquisition and growth strategy lead to the formulation of Ryker Holdings LLC in 2022.
When not working, Ben is spending his time with his three daughters, Clara, Gracie and Ella on their Wakarusa, IN farm.