Bio

Benjamin C. Norris is the managing member and founder of Norris Equity Partners. Ben founded NEP in 2015 following a successful career of nearly 15 years as a commercial banker. He most recently originated and managed the largest and most profitable loan portfolio of $195 million for one of Indiana’s largest banks. Mr. Norris oversees all of NEP’s investments and is responsible for managing the firm’s diversified portfolio. He drives the growth and overall strategic direction for the firm. Mr. Norris is a board member of the Penn-Harris Madison Educational Foundation and has volunteered his time with Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County and the Arthritis Foundation. He has also been a guest lecturer at the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics’ Entrepreneur Lecture Series at Indiana University-South Bend. In addition to being a published business author with the Journal of International Banking Law & Regulation, Mr. Norris was named to the 40 Under 40 list by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Mr. Norris earned an MBA with honors from Capital University’s School of Management, with a focus on Business and Economics. Prior to that, he earned his BA in Mathematics from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Norris is a marathon runner and has called Indiana home since 2006.