Ben Wilterdink is the Director of Policy Initiatives at State Policy Network. In this role, he oversees programs to support Network organizations as they advance reforms related to fiscal, energy, and healthcare policy. Before joining SPN, Ben served as the Director of Programs at the Archbridge Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on lifting barriers to flourishing. Ben was also the Director of Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development at the American Legislative Exchange Council and has more than a decade of experience working in state public policy.
Ben has published numerous policy briefs and research papers on topics ranging from skill development to regulatory reform. He has testified before state legislatures and his writing has been featured in publications such as USA Today, Forbes, The Hill, and other outlets. Ben is also a graduate of the Atlas Network’s Think Tank Leadership Academy and a member of the American Enterprise Institute’s Leadership Network.
Originally from California, Ben lives in Alaska with his wife and two children.