Ben Granholm

Senior Account Executive

Ben brings a strong work ethic, team mentality, and extensive knowledge of California public policy and politics.

Ben began working in public policy in 2015 as a Senate Fellow for Senator Andy Vidak, representing Fresno, Kings, Kern, and Tulare Counties. During his time with Senator Vidak, Ben served in various roles, including Legislative Aide, Acting Communications Director, and Acting Legislative Director - working on various issues, including education, transportation, housing, and energy.

At Swing Strategies, Ben builds strategic partnerships and diverse, bipartisan statewide coalitions for ballot measures and public affairs campaigns.

Before working at Swing Strategies, Ben worked as a regulatory affairs specialist for the Western Propane Gas Association where he implemented statewide and grassroots advocacy strategies to preserve clean, affordable, reliable energy options for Californians. Ben also served as the Regulatory Analyst for the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR), the largest trade association in the state, working on housing policy and regulation.

Ben was raised in Northern California and was involved in local 4-H and FFA programs. His passion for the agriculture industry led him to attend California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Agriculture Business. He holds a Certificate in Applied Public Policy and Government from California State University, California.

Ben enjoys playing glove, hunting, fishing, and coaching parliamentary procedures to local high school students in his free time.

Ben currently lives in Sacramento with his German Shorthaired Pointer puppy, Ollie.