Ben Shepherd

Ben Shepherd is currently a Credit Analyst at VeraBank, with a strong background in financial analysis and risk management. Previously, Ben served as a Risk Manager for Phi Gamma Delta, contributing to the organization's Risk Management team. Experience includes research analysis at JLL, wealth management analysis at Avondale Wealth Advisors, and commercial real estate analysis at Wayfinder Real Estate and Development, where responsibilities involved site identification and financial modeling in high-growth markets. Early professional experiences include consulting in construction with Olson Defendorf Custom Homes and entrepreneurship through ownership of Shepherd Powerwashing and West Austin Shaved Ice. Ben holds degrees in Entrepreneurship and Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by an Eagle Scout achievement.