John Benson
John Benson is the Founder and President of The Mentor Initiative. John has worked in the Wisconsin business community for more than 45 years as a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, and consultant. His experience has allowed him to develop a network of successful senior business executives who share his passion for sharing their perspectives and skills with college students as they identify their career paths.
Beth Kern
Beth Kern is a certified Leadership Coach and Behavioral Interview expert who has helped numerous students and professionals navigate career decisions. Her career spans 30+ years in communication, marketing and brand development, as well as event and travel management. She is enjoying early retirement from John Deere after serving in several leadership positions, most recently as Director, Employee Communications.
