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Fairbanks Energy Hires Benson

Hingham, MA – Fairbanks Energy Services recently announced  the appointment of Jay Benson to the role of business development manager for the Massachusetts and Greater New England region.

Based out of the firm’s Hingham office and responsible for projects within all of Massachusetts and the larger New England area, he will continue driving growth for Fairbanks Energy, specifically in the building management systems and lighting and controls sectors.

After spending more than 12 years at leading energy-saving lighting and controls provider Lutron Electronics, Benson brings to Fairbanks Energy an extensive experience working in the energy retrofit market, negotiating utility contracts, and facilitating lighting and controls solutions. He  also gained expertise in nuclear electronics with the United States Navy and lighting control retrofit solutions with Sylvania Lighting.

“I look forward to maximizing my experience in efficient building industries to contribute to the rapid growth and development of Fairbanks Energy Services,” said Jay Benson, Business Development Manager, Fairbanks Energy Services. “I’m thrilled to join the FES team as we continue growing our presence in the greater-Massachusetts regions to meet the rising demand for comprehensive energy solutions across a multitude of industries.”

“Spanning more than 20 years, Jay’s impressive knowledge of lighting solutions and retrofit projects places him in a pivotal position to continue the growth we’ve seen in New England,” said Adam Fairbanks, CEO, Fairbanks Energy Services. “He brings a key perspective and proven expertise to the important field of energy conservation, which will go far as we work to develop and install solutions that maximize savings while minimizing capital outlay for our clients.”