About Us

Helen M Bennett

VP of Business Development

Helen has over 20 years’ experience working with Fortune 500 Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) providers as a Director in International Business Development and Operations. Helen has comprehensive experience in identifying new prospects, building and maintaining relationships, and forming partnerships. Finding and implementing ways to grow CLIK and creating long-term value will be an integral part of her contributions to the overall health of the company.

Additionally, Helen has over 10 years’ experience in higher education as Director of Programs of Experiential Learning and Career Centers and as Senior Lecturer in Department of Business.

Helen earned an M.S. degree in Management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a B.S. degree in Political Science from Murray State University.

Brock Peterson

VP of Finance

Brock is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Criminal Justice at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Brock has worked in higher education for the past six years.

Brock worked for 24 years in Law Enforcement with the Owensboro Police Department, having worked as a Patrolman, Narcotics Detective/Supervisor, Patrol Supervisor, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Major over the Support Services Divisions and then the Field Services/Operations Division of the department.

Brock also served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army for seven years, serving as a platoon leader, executive officer, and company commander. He served tours in Germany, Desert Storm and Ft. Stewart, Ga. During his time as company commander in the Army, Brock managed and was responsible for $60 million in equipment and weapons systems. As a Police Major he maintained a budget of $9 million over field services and $4 million in support services.

Brock earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree of Public Administration from Western Kentucky University and graduated the FBI National Academy.

Chris Castlen

VP of Operations

As a public servant in the military and law enforcement, Chris Castlen has learned the importance of leadership and teamwork, while developing the ability to strategically plan.  As the current VP of Operations, he uses his knowledge and experience to make sure their organization is prepared for growth, and each part of the organization works together to reach their potential.  

Prior to his time with CLIK, Chris was in the Marine Reserves, served over 21 years in law enforcement, earned multiple degrees and certificates from Western Kentucky University, University of Virginia, Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training, the FBI National Academy, including a Master’s Degree of Public Administration from WKU. 

During his time as police officer, he served in multiple roles including a patrolman, detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, leader within the Emergency Response Team, Patrol Shift Commander, and the Training Supervisor for many facets of the department, where he retired as the Professional Standards Unit Investigator. Following retirement, Chris was an Employee Relations Specialist for Owensboro Health’s Human Resources.

With the knowledge gained through his formal education and professional experiences, Chris has many resources of which to draw on to ensure success within the organization, as CLIK continues to grow into a household name.