Meet Benton Ketron

Born in Abilene, Texas and raised in Central New York, Benton spent his youth in the Rome and Ilion areas. After graduating in 2000 from Ilion Jr./Sr. High School, Benton enlisted in the US Army spending 9 years serving in both Infantry and Engineer combat arms units and deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Award with silver oak leaf cluster, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, and Parachutist Badge.  Returning in late 2009 to Central New York, Benton enrolled and graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management. He has been employed since 2014 by the US Food and Drug Administration as an Investigator for the agency’s Bioresearch Monitoring Program, conducting inspections around the globe.   Benton enjoys a passion for motorcycles, golf, hunting, and shooting sports. The same passions which caused him to cross paths with and become close friends with Joseph Chambrone. For the better part of a decade Benton and Joe spent time riding with the Punishers L.E.M.C., participating in events at the Ilion Fish and Game Club, and raising money for local charities.  Benton has a son, Nathaniel who lives in Virginia. He currently resides in Yorkville with his fiancé Jackie and their two dogs, Nellie and Ruger.