Benjamin Arriola is the President of Southwest University at El Paso, a role he has held since 2016. An alumnus of New Mexico State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering, he is recognized as an entrepreneur focused on leadership and growth, aligning university programs with local workforce needs.
Deeply invested in his community, Benjamin is a board member of the Arriola Foundation, The El Paso Borderplex, and Progress321. His passion for philanthropy is evident in his leadership, which has resulted in significant contributions to local institutions like the El Paso Childrens Hospital and Childrens Museum.
Under his guidance, Southwest University made the largest single donation in the history of the El Paso Childrens Hospital.
Benjamin Arriola
President at Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States
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Topics They Care About
Community Philanthropy
As a board member of the Arriola Foundation, he has guided Southwest University to make record-breaking donations to the El Paso Children's Hospital and support local museums.
Workforce Development
He focuses on aligning education with local employment demands, demonstrated by the recent launch of a Culinary Institute at the university to fill a community need.
Regional Economic Growth
Serves on the board of The El Paso Borderplex, actively participating in efforts to improve and grow the El Paso/Cd. Juarez regional economy.
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Work History
12-2016
President at Southwest University at El Paso
11-2016
Vice President at Octopus Advertising Group
5-2014 - 12-2016
Managing Director at Southwest University at El Paso
6-2000 - 5-2014
Vice President at Southwest University at El Paso
Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from New Mexico State University
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Location : El Paso, Texas, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : President at Southwest University at El Paso
