Ben Anderson was born and raised in Bremerton and is a graduate of Bremerton High School. After graduating from the US Coast Guard Academy, he served 10 years in active duty and 10 additional years in the reserves before retiring in 2022. He is President/CEO of Art Anderson Associates, an engineering firm in downtown Bremerton. Ben and his wife have three children in the Bremerton School District and are both active in the community and Bremerton School District.