Ben Zeller is an 8th-generation Texan whose deep roots in The Lone Star state date back to Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300” settlers.
Ben graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston-Victoria with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and later earned an MBA from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He worked in the financial sector for several years at Wells Fargo Bank and Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU). While working at TDECU as a Senior Loan Officer, Ben ran for Victoria County Judge and was elected in November of 2014 as one of the youngest County Judges in Texas.
Ben has been passionate about public policy since his teen years and is the past President of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. He was chosen by the University of Houston – Victoria as their 2018 Young Alumnus of the Year for outstanding professional accomplishments. He was also chosen by Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2018 as the recipient of their inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award based on professional accomplishments and reputation.