Executive Board Members

Darren Guimont
Founder - CEO
( @Gizmo )
[email protected]

Darren Guimont was born in 1975 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota USA. Former education as a graduate at Anoka Hennepin Technical College with an associate's degree in Machine Trades. Throughout his career as a Tool Maker / Machinist, he has always had higher expectations of himself and always sought to become an entrepreneur. Dabbling in a small start-up machining business with a co-worker to become a day-trader one day were the stepping stones for his continual life's vision and passion that perpetuated such forward thinking that led him later in life to launch a start-up venture thus “TheBenefactor.net” was born.

Darren believes that everyone, anywhere in the world, no matter their education level, can achieve supplemental income or even financial independence through the innovative power of cryptocurrency. His long-awaited career change is in perfect alignment with his vision and passion for achieving success and for others around the world.

Tauseed Zaman is a software developer from Pakistan with a BSCS degree and a passion for creating digital solutions. Skilled in PHP, Python, and JavaScript, he focuses on delivering efficient and scalable applications. With expertise in frameworks like Laravel and proficiency in automation scripting using PowerShell, Bash, and Batch, Tauseed optimizes workflows for his clients.

He also has skills in Natural Language Processing, Smart Contract development, and ethical hacking, enabling him to build secure and decentralized applications. An active member of the developer community, Tauseed shares updates and insights through GitHub, YouTube, and social media, staying current with the latest technology trends.

Joe Kastigar was born in 1985 in Portsmouth, VA USA. Served 4 years in the United States Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication equipment on Navy vessels. During this time Joe would provide and set up port briefings and slideshows of the ship's activity to the crew members. Joe transitioned out of the military service and back into the civilian world and worked for many years on control panels and troubleshooting for several companies. Realizing his passion to help others and being in recovery himself he decided to work at a drug and alcohol treatment facility and later got certified as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist teaching groups of up to 30-50 individuals on recovery tools. After his time in the treatment industry, he went back to the control panel industry and continued to volunteer and help others struggling with their recovery. Joe has worked on some small cryptocurrency projects like MoonRise and UltimateBNB in a public relations/AMA capacity where his passion is to engage others and provide education and awareness on cryptocurrency.

While not working, Joe enjoys nature, going on hikes, and exploring the wilderness, has a passion for reptiles, keeps a leopard gecko, and is an avid computer gamer. His ultimate goal is to shed light and bring cryptocurrency into the mainstream and help educate and bring awareness to the vast features and capabilities that the Blockchain industry can do for society as a whole.

Barinedum Kordah
Growth Marketing & Ecosystem Lead
( @web3bari )

Barinedum Kordah is a local Minnesota star athlete turned entrepreneur. He earned his bachelor's degree from Augsburg University and his MBA from Concordia University-Saint Paul.Passionate about advertising, blockchain, and Web3, Barinedum thrives in the company of builders and innovators pushing the boundaries of emerging technology.

Outside of work, he stays active on the pitch, competing in local soccer leagues across the Twin Cities.

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Brian Fleming
Strategic Advisor

Brian Fleming is a U.S. Navy veteran and Doctorate candidate driven by business, community impact, and Paying It Forward through TheBenefactor.net.

Brian Fleming is a jack of many trades, aspiring master of a few. Residing in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Brian enjoys a good business challenge. He is currently completing a Doctorate of Business Administration program with National University, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Brian was stationed out of San Diego during his active duty service as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy from 2015-2019. In addition to current schooling, Brian holds three masters degrees in cybersecurity, business administration, and leadership psychology.

Brian believes in the heart behind thebenefactor.net. Paying it forward is important to him. As such, Brian is an involved community member, active both monetarily and voluntarily in a number of neighborhood and regional causes, organizations, and grassroots movements. And, when Brian is not hard at work working with newcomers to thebenefactor.net, you can find him with his partner, Jen, and their dog, Cora, walking a county park or sitting beneath a huge oak tree, marveling at nature’s splendor.