Hope Beyond the Battlefield: Lessons in Faith, Service, and Leadership
Please join us for a special breakfast honoring U.S. Marine Corps Birthday on
Monday, November 10, 2025 marking the 250th anniversary of the Corps!
Our speaker will be Ben Nichols, the President & CEO of Harkins Builders, a 100% employee-owned construction management company headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. In his role, he leads the company’s strategic growth while keeping people, relationships, and community impact at the center of its mission.
Download a Flyer to share:
CBMC Columbia MD Breakfast Flyer 11.10.2025.pdf
Come and bring a friend!
Where: Tenant Lounge (first floor)
10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (Free parking onsite)
When: Monday, November 10, 2025 | 7:15-8:30 PM (Program starts at 7:30 AM.)
Cost: $10 individual; $15 individual plus one; group of 4 for $50.
Special Discounts for Veterans & Young Professionals - Special 40% discounts are available for Veterans (any service); First Responders (police, fire or EMT); and also Young Professionals (under 40 yrs. old) on request.
ABOUT Our Speaker
Ben is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a combat engineer officer, leading construction and engineering missions across the U.S. and abroad, including Afghanistan. He has carried the lessons of service, discipline, and teamwork from the Marines into his leadership in business.
Beyond his professional work, Ben is deeply committed to faith, family, and community. He and his wife have been married for 10 years and are raising four children: Drew (9), Graham (7), Shane (5), and Brynn (4). Their family attends Calvary Chapel Ellicott City, where they are actively involved.
Ben is a member of a
CBMC Trusted Advisor Forum and has seen firsthand the value of connecting faith and business through CBMC. He is also engaged with several boards and organizations, including the USO Mid-Atlantic, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the Harkins Foundation.
Ben has been recognized as a rising leader in the construction industry, but what matters most to him is living out his faith as a husband, father, and business leader. At today’s breakfast, Ben will share his personal testimony and encourage others to consider how CBMC can help strengthen their walk with Christ and equip them to live out their faith in the marketplace.
ABOUT Harkins Builders
For over 60 years, Harkins has been a cornerstone of construction excellence. Harkins strives to be more than simply builders and strives to forge lasting partnerships and communities. Harkin's employee-ownership structure ensures that every project reflects our deep commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
In 2025, Harkins celebrated 60 years in business. At Harkins, every employee is an owner, thanks to their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This shared ownership fuels our passion, drives excellence, and ensures everyone is invested in each other’s success while delivering the very best for clients.
Sponsorships
We welcome you to become a valued sponsor for our event. Join us in making this an affordable event for all while aligning your brand with CBMC. A complete explanation of sponsorship categories at various levels is
available here.
Learn More about CBMC
The mission of CBMC is to reach, empower, and deploy generations of men in the workplace to live out their faith and multiply their impact for Christ. Our vision is to see men’s lives, families, and workplaces transformed by God through a growing evangelism and disciple-making movement in every community across our nation.
Questions? Connect with us at:
https://md.cbmc.com/contactus
