Originally from Missouri, Ben brings a diverse background in service, technical work, and administration to his role at United Way of West Florida. Before joining UWWF in December 2024, he worked as a trailer mechanic and body shop technician in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to that, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Mortarman, stationed at Camp Pendleton, California.
At United Way, Ben manages reimbursement submissions for the Healthy Schools Escambia grant and supports the organization’s accounts payable operations. He values working alongside a dedicated team that shares a strong commitment to community impact.
Ben holds a degree from Western Governors University, following studies at Ozarks Technical College and the University of West Florida. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and hiking new places with his wife.