EDH CSD Board President, Business Owner & Someone Who Will Stand Up For Our Community.
Ben Paulsen has been an area resident since 2002 and has a wide range background with experience in software development, marketing, design, construction, automotive and real estate. Ben has been involved in many local businesses ranging from transportation to restaurants, built a custom home in El Dorado Hills, and currently owns and operates Walibu, a marketing software company. His educational experience is also wide spanning, with studies in technology and software at Stanford, UCSF, and a Communication degree from UC Santa Barbara. Ben is not only the El Dorado Hills CSD Board Preesident, he is also a trustee with the EDH Promise Foundation.
Ben enjoys boating on Folsom Lake, skiing in Tahoe, traveling, scuba diving, camping, sports and spending time with his Family and Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cash.
Flora's Farm Cabo San Lucas
Amador County
Yellow Fin Tuna Mexico 2019
Elephanta Caves - India
Cinco De Mayo
San Jose Del Cabo Mexico
Folsom Lake
Lake Tahoe
What does Ben bring to the table?
The proof is in the deliverables and history of the CSD during my leadership and it's representation of the community. And with a background in technology I also bring knowledge of connecting to the community in ways that aren't being utilized and am on the forefront of new technologies. Along with these unique to the board/candidates attributes, I also have a background in construction, real estate/mortgage, transportation and business owner.
Qualifications & Experience
Elected Official, CSD Board President 2 Years Running - Business Owner - Long-Standing Family Resident - EDH Promise Foundation Board of Trustees
EDH CSD: Board President - 2019/2020
Elected to the Board in 2016 and moved to the VP role in 2017, and then on to President for 2019 and 2020.
EDH Promise Foundation: Board of Trustees
Active Board of Trustees Member since 2016. The EDH Promise Foundation was derived as a non-profit to assist the CSD and community in creating opportunities not available through a government agency. We help fund kids who may not be able to play program sports, work with trails and connectivity, senior center, dog park, fund raisers and much more. 100% of our time is donated and 100% of all monies collected go to the Foundation's purpose.
Community Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee Chair
With the many over-lapping partners within our Community, we felt it necessary to take the lead role in collaborating the parties together. We've met, and continue to meet with Fire, Sheriff, Rescue School Dist, Buckeye School Dist, El Dorado High School Dist, County, Senior Center, Little League, Soccer, EID, Rolling Hills CSD and more! I plan to keep this momentum going from a county level and encourage working together and maximizing resources.
Land Acquisition Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Active Board of Trustees Member since 2016. The EDH Promise Foundation was derived as a non-profit to assist the CSD and community in creating opportunities not available through a government agency. We help fund kids who may not be able to play program sports, work with trails and connectivity, senior center, dog park, fund raisers and much more. 100% of our time is donated and 100% of all monies collected go to the Foundation's purpose.
Community Franchise Standing Committee Chair
Many are not aware that the CSD works directly with your local franchise providers; disposal and telecom. We put customer service matrix' in place, review annually and meet ensure service levels are where they should be.
Licensed Contractor
Aside from the obvious benefits of construction knowledge within our Community and the surrounding topics, I've built a custom home in El Dorado Hills and have a personal experience in working within the construction arena.
Real Estate Industry Experience
I developed mortgage pipeline software that eventually lead to getting my license and opening my own net branch in Folsom. There are many beneficial aspects of the real estate and lending industry that will assist with the community and topics that surround us.