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Curtis Bennett

Curtis Bennett

Title: CEO

Company: Mentors International


Huntsman School Interactions:

Entrepreneur Leadership Series Speaker - February 12, 2020

Biography

Curtis is the CEO of Mentors International - a nonprofit organization with operations throughout the world assisting people living in extreme poverty to achieve sustained self-reliance through micro-loans, education, and mentoring. Prior to leading Mentors International, Curtis directed the leadership team of a charitable organization which served as an income accelerator for impoverished people throughout Latin America - ultimately creating millions of dollars of income for families throughout Mexico, Central, and South America. In this capacity, he received the Presidential appointment of Honorary Consul to Chile from the state of Utah. Prior to Curtis’s nonprofit work, he had a successful career in the Luxury Retail Business for over 30 years. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, he has been associated with some of the finest family-owned jewelry companies in the United States.

Throughout his career he has focused on sales teams, achieving sales objectives, relationship selling, and business development and operations. He has been involved with numerous trade associations over the years and dedicated his talents to civic pursuits serving on the Board of Directors for local Chambers of Commerce, various task forces, and appointed positions. Curtis married Sheri Bevell over 36 years ago, and they have five children and 12 grandchildren.

Videos:

Entrepreneur Leadership Series: Curtis Bennett