Ben Traut is an Advisor on the Calame-Lewallen Team at NorthPeak Commercial Advisors, specializing in Industrial and Retail investment sales in the Denver area. Ben’s career centers on helping organizations leverage data to improve strategy, optimize marketing efforts, and drive measurable results.

Ben began his career in financial analysis, where he conducted market research and evaluated investment opportunities within the aviation and personal transportation sectors. This experience helped him develop skills directly applicable to analytics and marketing, including identifying trends, assessing risk, interpreting complex datasets, and communicating insights in a clear and actionable way.

After transitioning from finance, Ben spent several years in digital marketing and analytics roles, most notably at Follett Corporation and Collectively, Inc. During this time, he managed and optimized large-scale marketing campaigns reaching over 2 million subscribers across 1,200+ locations, while also overseeing campaign analytics for multiple clients. These roles provided him with valuable experience in performance analysis, A/B testing, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ben’s background in finance and analytics, combined with hands-on experience in marketing strategy, has equipped him with a strong understanding of how data, customer behavior, and business objectives intersect. His ability to translate complex information into meaningful insights continues to support effective decision-making and long-term growth.