Ben Kley

StratusIQ: President and General Manager

Since 2007, Ben has led the strategy and operations of StratusIQ as President and General Manager. Utilizing his project management background, Ben was responsible for guiding StratusIQ through core network re-designs, platform changes in Video and Telephone systems, and multiple Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments. Ben is passionate about expanding broadband access and led StratusIQ to win several state grants for FTTH expansions in unserved rural areas. His innovative thinking has positioned StratusIQ as a provider on the Underline Open Access Network (OAN) being deployed in urban areas of Colorado Springs. He leveraged his experience from the enterprise IT industry to establish quality, value, and reliability as key pillars of StratusIQ’s mission. Under Ben’s leadership, StratusIQ received “Best in Business” accolades from the Colorado Springs Business Journal for three consecutive years and was recognized as a Colorado “Top 50 Companies” to watch in 2021.

Originally from Franconia, Virginia, Ben obtained his bachelor’s degree from the College of Business at East Carolina University with a concentration in Management Information Systems. He is a Certified Project Management Professional and holds ITIL Foundations Certification. Ben, his wife Stacy, and their three children have lived in Colorado Springs since 2007 where they enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors, playing golf, fishing, and mountain biking.  Ben is involved in numerous activities including coaching youth sports and supporting Career Technical Education programs in local schools.