Kathleen Benson

kathy benson

CEO & Co-Founder

As CEO and co-founder of ORI, Kathy thrives on creating a personalized and positive ORI experience with each of the company’s customers, partners, and employees. Among Kathy’s core strengths are her ability to recruit and retain top-tier talent by establishing a collaborative and conscientious corporate culture. 

Kathy is a highly respected business leader in industry and women-owned business circles. For her work, she has been recognized by numerous organizations throughout the years and continues to support organizations within the DMV. Kathy is passionate about supporting small- and women-owned businesses, and she continues to mentor and coach fellow women business owners in the community.

Over the course of nearly four decades, it has been exhilarating to guide ORI’s evolution as we’ve adapted and grown to continually deliver products and services that meet our customers’ individual needs in a changing market. One thing that hasn’t changed in my role is the overarching vision to foster an ORI culture that always puts people first, view change as an opportunity to innovate, and embrace my passion for mentoring other business owners embarking on a similar path.”