Ben Brooks, Sr.'s Biography
- State Senate (MD) - District 10, Democratic
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Full Name:
Benjamin 'Ben' T. Brooks, Sr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Spouse: Irene H. Brooks; 3 Children: Benjamin Jr., Lindsey, Ashley
Birth Date:
04/23/1950
Birth Place:
Sumter, SC
Home City:
Woodstock, MD
Religion:
Methodist
BS, Accounting, South Carolina State University, 1972-1976
Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 10, 2015-2023
Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 10, 2022
Member, Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, present
Vice Chair, Baltimore County House Delegation, present
Member, Economic Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, present
Chair, Public Utilities Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, present
Member, Governor O'Malley's Re-Election Task Force
Former Member, Subcommittee on Property and Casualty Insurance, Maryland State House of Delegates
Chief Deputy Majority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2021-2023
Deputy Majority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2017-2021
Treasurer, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2016-2018
President, Brooks Family Investments, Incorporated, 2004-present
Owner, B&R Brooks Professional Tax Service, 1987-present
Vice President, S.A.W. Enterprises, Incorporated
Accountant, Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, 1976-1987
Served, United States Army (Vietnam Veteran), 1969-1971
Member, Advisory council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses, 2017-present
Member, Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board, 2016-present
Member, Task Force to Investigate the Challenges of and Opportunities for Minorities in Business, 2016-present
Board Member, Sojourner Douglass College, 2012-present
Member, American Legion Post 202
Former Treasurer, Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival, Inc. (BCAACF)
Treasurer, Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee
Member, Board of Liquor License Commissioners
Former Treasurer, Citizens for Burns
Treasurer, Edrich Manor Homeowners Association
Member, Edrich Manor Homeowners Association
Member, Greater Patapsco Community Association, Incorporated
Member, Liberty Road Business Association (LRBA)
Member, Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee
Member, Northern Cove Property Owners Association, Incorporated
Member, South Carolina State University Alumni Association, Greater Baltimore Chapter
Member, St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, Windsor Mill