Date/Place of Birth:
1959; Washington D.C.

Occupation:
Business owner/consultant

Spouse:
Elizabeth

Children:
Susan, Ben Jr., Augustus, Theodore

Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong resident

Education:
BA Economics, Arizona State University. Completed studies for MBA, George Washington University

Business and Professional Positions:
Business Owner/Consultant

Legislative Organizations:
Member, National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) - Subcommitte membership includes: Redistricting and Elections Committee, Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee, Energy and Electric Utilities Committee.

Other Organizations:
Board President, D.A.R.E. Alaska; Board Member, Special Olympics Alaska; Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska; Board Member, Aleut Enterprise Corporation; Member, Suicide Prevention Council of Alaska; Member, Athlete Development Foundation; Member, Aviation Heritage Museum; Member, Anchorage Downtown Rotary; Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce