I have had the pleasure of working with Ben Messinger for seven years. As a colleague, he has consistently impressed me by his professional and diligent approach to any project he commits to. He is a husband and father of three young children, two of whom are enrolled in the Kennewick School District. Ben understands the importance that the family plays in assisting the district with the educational development.

Ben runs for this position out of a concern not only for the wellbeing of his own children but also for families such as my own. My wife and I have four children enrolled in the district as well. Over the years, I have seen Ben volunteer only in areas where he has a strong aptitude and personal conviction.

He has served as a Boy Scout Leader for almost a decade, supervised local high school students with fundraisers and has been a volunteer rescue diver for the Tri-City Water Follies.

He has volunteered in many other community programs in the past as well. I am confident he would bring the same diligence, integrity and expertise he has demonstrated in his professional, personal and community service to the Kennewick School Board. I encourage you to vote for Ben Messinger for Kennewick School Board.

BOB LAGONEGRO, Kennewick