I’m dedicated to enhancing our community's infrastructure, inclusivity, and innovation. I bring a unique and visionary approach to the Board of Commissioners, striving to make Gwinnett County a better place for everyone.
In Gwinnett County, a majority-minority county that voted Democratic in 2016, Ben made history as one of the first Democrats elected in over three decades. He’s also the first Asian American, the first openly LGBTQ+ member, and the first software developer to serve on the previously homogeneous board.
Gwinnett has undergone remarkable transformation over the past 200 years, and the board now reflects the county's diverse population.
Ben is the grandson of Chinese immigrants who played a pivotal role in engineering the original MARTA heavy rail system. With over three decades of experience in software development, Ben has contributed to the creation of some of the pioneering websites and applications launched globally.
Currently, Ben serves as the senior member of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and serves as Chair of the Internal Audit Committee. He also serves as Chair of the Future Tech subcommittee of the IT Standing Committee of the National Association of Counties and co-chair of the Public Policy committee of the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Ben wants to make Gwinnett a better place for everyone and for Gwinnett to lead the state, country, and world by example.
