# Brad Benbow

> Brad Benbow is the chairman and CEO of Prolific, a growth firm combining consulting, marketing agencies and capital. An economics graduate of Wabash College, he co-founded Rutter Communications Network, JDA Worldwide and Conquer, and co-authored Spiritugraphics with Phil Daniels. His public career combines business expansion, faith-informed leadership, board service and family philanthropy in Indiana.

- **Role:** Chairman & CEO at Prolific
- **Organizations:** Prolific, JDA Worldwide, Conquer, Rutter Communications Network, Answers in Genesis, Biglife, Invesque, Forbes Business Council
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Wabash College
- **Known for:** EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2021 and 2024., Named to IBJ Media’s 2025 Indiana 250., Co-founded Rutter Communications Network, JDA Worldwide and Conquer.

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Graduated from Wabash College; began his career at Ackerman & McQueen in Dallas (career start date not separately specified).
- **1987** — Co-founded Rutter Communications Network.
- **2003** — Co-founded JDA Worldwide, spun out of Rutter’s full-service agency operation.
- **2005** — Sold Rutter Communications Network to Comcast.
- **2015** — Conquer launched out of JDA; JDA acquired Hanon McKendry.
- **2016** — Joined the Invesque board on April 5.
- **2019** — Launched Prolific as the parent of JDA and other portfolio companies.
- **2020** — Prolific opened its downtown Indianapolis headquarters.
- **2022** — Published Spiritugraphics with Phil Daniels on August 16.
- **2023** — Son Chance Benbow was appointed CEO of JDA Worldwide.
- **2025** — Named to the Indiana 250; Prolific organized its first Growth Summit at RALLY.

## Achievements

- EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2021 and 2024.
- Named to IBJ Media’s 2025 Indiana 250.
- Co-founded Rutter Communications Network, JDA Worldwide and Conquer.
- Co-authored Spiritugraphics: The Influence of Faith on Consumption and Why It Matters to Your Brand.
- Joined colleagues in receiving a 2008 NRB award for a Creation Museum television commercial.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Brad and Julie were acknowledged as lead challenge donors for Wabash’s 2026 Day of Giving.
- **2026-02** — Appeared on Off the Record with Nate Feltman to discuss career, mentorship, faith and community commitments.
- **2025-09** — Prolific’s first Growth Summit was scheduled for September 24 at RALLY in Indianapolis.
- **2025-03** — Prolific described Benbow and Johnnie Moore’s work linking Indiana businesses with Israeli startups through Iron Nation.

## Links

- Website: https://prolifichq.com/team/brad-benbow/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-benbow-6571065/

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Last updated: 2026-10-10