Ben Mrva is a senior executive, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with deep experience at the intersection of financial services, fintech, community development, and sports-adjacent ventures. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of a federally chartered credit union, where he leads enterprise strategy, growth initiatives, operations, and innovation across lending, digital banking, payments, and member experience. Throughout his career, Ben has built and advised mission-driven organizations ranging from credit unions and fintech startups to nonprofit foundations, schools, and emerging venture funds, with a focus on scaling impact through expanded access, institutional modernization, and new platform development. He is actively engaged in civic and philanthropic leadership, serving on nonprofit and school boards and leading initiatives in education, outdoor programming, and community investment, and is known for his pragmatic, execution-oriented approach that combines strategic vision with decisive action. Ben lives in Memphis with his wife and children and is a passionate supporter of youth athletics, education, and community-based innovation.