About Ben Ambrose
Ben Ambrose grew up on a small farm in Hesperia, Michigan. His life on the farm taught him that the most important thing you have is your word, that's the bond that solidifies us with each other – from helping your neighbor shovel their driveway to showing up to help out at the local fish frys.
Ben always knew he wanted to serve his country. He enlisted at 18 years old and shipped out 6 days after High School Graduation. He served for nearly 20 years in the Marine Corps as an Infantryman, with multiple combat tours and humanitarian operations.
In the Marines Ben learned quickly to always do the right thing, even when no one is watching, to always stand by his fellow service members and to never go back on his word.
Ben will always act with Integrity. To Ben, that means doing the right thing even when it's not popular or no one is looking. Too many members of Congress say they'll stand strong for working families, but then vote to fill the pockets of billionaires in exchange for big campaign donations. That lack of integrity is hurting Americans like us.
Just as Ben was committed to making sure his brothers and sisters in arms made it home, he's committed to fighting for rural Michigan. He's committed to ensuring Michiganders' pensions and retirements are protected, committed to protecting and enhancing our healthcare, committed to making sure you are able to keep and protect your farms, your land, and your families.
And Ben will always be working to earn your Trust. In the Marines, he learned quickly that trust is earned not freely given, and he'll work every day to earn your trust.
Integrity. Commitment. Trust. These are the values Ben is bringing to Congress
Personal Values
Integrity
Doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy. Ben believes leadership means telling the truth, owning your decisions, and holding yourself to a higher standard—because public service demands it.
Commitment
Whether in combat or community, Ben shows up and sees it through. His 20 years of military and government service prove he doesn’t quit when things get hard—he digs in and gets it done.
Trust
Trust isn’t given—it’s earned. Ben listens, leads by example, and delivers results. That’s the foundation he’s built with his team, his community, and now with the voters of Michigan’s 2nd District.
Experience & Background
Michigan Roots
Born in Muskegon and raised in Hesperia, Ben understands the challenges facing rural Michigan. Though his federal work took him to D.C., his heart never left home. Now, he's bringing that experience back to serve the people who shaped him.
Education
Ben holds a BA in International Affairs from Georgetown University, an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Johns Hopkins, and attended Harvard University for a Master's in Anthropology. He's also a PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Professional Certified Marketer.
Military Veteran
Nearly two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Infantryman, with multiple combat tours and humanitarian operations. He protected presidential inaugurations, State of the Union addresses, and the Pope's U.S. visit, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Ben brings battlefield-tested leadership to Washington to fight for all Michiganders.
Federal & Strategic Leadership
Professionally, Ben works on finding innovative solutions to issues affecting our Veterans and armed forces. He has led federal innovation efforts for both the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense. His work restored healthcare access to tens of thousands of veterans and earned top federal performance ratings.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.