Benjamin Hefele

Developed a passion for drumming at the age of 8 learning the basic rudiments and continued to take lessons throughout my early school years and high school playing in the concert and jazz bands. As first chair drummer/percussionist in the jazz bands, I learned to combine foundational teachings with feel, pocket, groove, and improvisation. Between the latin-jazz style I gravitated to during my private lessons and the heavy-handed stylings of John Bonham which I studied meticulously covering Led Zeppelin songs with my friends in their dirty basements, I found a voice on the drum-kit I wanted to share with the world. Throughout my years, I played in a handful of different groups playing a lot of small scale shows in bars and clubs while writing, collaborating, recording, and dreaming. Playing at the Stone Pony, Arlene's Grocery, and The Chance were a few of my highlights in terms of music venues, but I am most proud of the lessons I have learned by listening to my bandmates and allowing the music to breathe.

Integrated an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) product used to improve the safety and reliability of the Hudson Valley's electric power grid. This system has the capability pinpoint locations of damaged power lines and reroute power to as many electric customers as possible in the shortest timespan possible.

Managed and designed small & large scale electric substation infrastructure upgrade projects from cradle to grave.