Centra Companies Announces Ben Nelsen as New CFO

Centra Companies has officially welcomed Ben Nelsen to its team as the Chief Financial Officer. With over 26 years of experience in finance and accounting, Nelsen, a native of Minnesota, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Minneapolis-based real estate development organization. His background includes a significant tenure at Fortune 500 companies and a pivotal role in expanding Buffalo Wild Wings from 200 to over 1,200 locations.

Nelsen’s appointment comes at a critical time as Centra Companies aims for national leadership in real estate investing and development. The organization anticipates Nelsen's strategic growth experience and strong process orientation will drive significant development and expansion. Nelsen expressed his excitement about joining Centra and sees great potential in aligning his expertise with the company's vision and infrastructure.

In his role as CFO, Nelsen will oversee investment strategies to optimize returns, guide the Centra Land Team in planning and development decisions, and monitor market trends to set financial targets. Dale Wills, the founder of Centra, expressed his optimism about Nelsen's ability to contribute to the company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.