President / CEO 
 

Ben Horton is the President and CEO of Bencor Properties, a leading commercial real estate development firm. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico, Ben founded Bencor Properties in 1993 in Albuquerque, NM. In 1997, he relocated the company to Colorado, where it continues to thrive today.
 
With over thirty years of experience in commercial real estate, Ben has established Bencor Properties as a preferred developer for Walgreens Drug Stores, successfully overseeing the development of over two hundred stores across more than fifteen states. 
 
Ben’s expertise encompasses every aspect of commercial real estate development, including tenant relations, site analysis and selection, acquisition, financing, leasing, and the disposition of completed projects. His comprehensive approach and dedication to excellence have made him a respected leader in the industry.

Vice President

 

Andrew Horton has been an integral part of Bencor Properties since 2014. As Vice President, Andrew plays a key role in developing and managing business plans, performance reports, timelines, and management plans to meet the company’s development objectives. His responsibilities also include land acquisition and construction.

Growing up, Andrew was inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial success and was naturally drawn to the family business. This passion has driven him to contribute to Bencor’s continued growth and success. When he’s not in the office, Andrew enjoys snowboarding in the mountains and exploring the outdoors with his dog, Murphy. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operations Officer
 

Jeff Franklin joined the Bencor team as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in August 2022. Prior to joining Bencor, Jeff spent the last 24 years as a Commercial Lending Officer and almost 30 years total in the banking industry.
 
He spent 8 years with Bank of America holding positions from teller to Commercial Relationship Manager and 21 years with Wells Fargo Bank where he concluded his career as a Commercial Banking Leader with responsibility over a financial services team covering North Texas and the Texas Panhandle. His banking career was largely centered in Commercial Real Estate lending, cash management and Energy lending. Jeff’s primary focus with Bencor is oversight of corporate capital structure, implementation of corporate strategies, risk mitigation and monitoring of day-to-day operations.
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Jeff graduated with honors from Midwestern State University (now MSU Texas) earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree with Major in Finance. Jeff also completed several financial services industry programs over the course of his banking career.

Vice President of Operations

Jennifer joined Bencor Properties in 2019 as the Vice President of Operations. Before that, she spent over five years in the fitness industry as an Operations Manager for several large-scale fitness boutiques in the Greater Denver Area and Newport Beach, CA. After returning to Colorado, she transitioned out of the fitness industry and became a key member of the Bencor team.

As Vice President of Operations, Jennifer collaborates closely with the company president to help shape Bencor’s strategic vision. She plays a leading role in crafting and overseeing strategies to optimize the company’s assets and drive growth. Jennifer is committed to ensuring that Bencor meets and exceeds key performance objectives, both in business operations and customer satisfaction, while also managing the entitlement of projects.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Jennifer returned to Colorado in 2023 after living in the Pacific Northwest and San Diego. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the wilderness and camping with her dog, Sage.

Construction Management
 
Bruce joined Bencor in 2005 when it expanded its development territory into the Southwestern region of the United States. In this role, he handled all finance and accounting matters from construction loan documentation to financial statements.
 
Bruce now assists in structuring the various entities and handles all inter-company transactions, cash management, and over sees construction. Throughout this time, he has been involved in site acquisition and development projects across numerous states ranging from California to Virginia. Involved in all phases of development, Bruce is crucial in site selection and construction management of Bencor projects. He performs risk management by analyzing liabilities and investments. Further responsibilities entail developing financial strategies by forecasting capital requirements; identifying monetary resources, and generating action plans.
 
Bruce graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining Bencor, Bruce was involved in commercial estimating and all phases of company management in the construction industry for more than fifteen years. Bruce currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and family.

Controller
 
Rebecca Snell is the Controller of Bencor since 2002. Prior to joining Bencor, Rebecca was the Controller of Pizza Hut Canada where she was tasked with redesigning the accounting system of the 280 Canadian Pizza Huts accounted for in the US headquarters and led a team of 18.  Her team completed the work ahead of schedule which helped her earn the Pizza Hut Field Service Excellence Award.
 
Rebecca graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with dual majors in accounting and finance.  After completing a post-graduate internship with the Financial Accounting Standards Board and earning her Certified Public Accountant certificate, she joined Arthur Andersen in Kansas City, MO.
 
Rebecca is currently the community leader of her children’s 4-H Club, Treasurer of the PTSO at their middle school, and an active member of her church.  She enjoys being active in the community as well as various other volunteer work.