1st Four (4) Year Term 2024 – 2029
Benjamin Ward is a Lake Tahoe native who attended Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School before earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Ben’s career has focused on engineering, manufacturing, and technology, including 9 years at Tesla, where he helped develop and optimize advanced manufacturing and test systems for the company’s powertrain and energy divisions. He later founded an engineering consultancy that works with companies to innovate and improve efficiencies.
After spending time working in different parts of the world, Ben and his wife, Melissa, have now permanently returned to Lake Tahoe to be part of the community they love. He enjoys spending time traveling, skiing, snowmobiling, biking, and diving.
Ben is honored to serve as a trustee on the Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District Board and looks forward to contributing to the community in this role.