Kitchen Manager/Chef

 Benjamin Thompson

Mr. Benjamin joined the Cherry Gulch Team in January of 2008 as a Program Shift Manager.  He came to us having spent years working in various positions within therapeutic, community, and outdoor/adventure based programs across the country.  He, along with a few other industry professionals, developed a wilderness and life skills education facility located in New England in 1999.  He also has owned and operated a residential building and remodeling business since 2003.  Most recently, Mr. Benjamin has taken his diverse talents into the Cherry Gulch kitchen becoming the Head Chef and Kitchen Manager.  He is also currently enrolled as a graduate student at Northwest Nazarene University pursuing a Master’s in counseling degree.