Benjamin Boike

Benjamin Boike's work experience includes serving as the Community Development Director for the City of West St. Paul since 2021. Prior to this, they held the same position at the City of Cottage Grove from 2020 to 2021. Benjamin also worked for the City of West St. Paul from 2007 to 2020, initially as the Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner and later as the City Planner/Zoning Administrator. Benjamin began their career as a City Planner for the City of Waseca from 2005 to 2007.

Benjamin Boike completed their Bachelor's degree in Geography at the University of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. Benjamin then pursued a Master's degree in Urban Planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato, from 2004 to 2006. Prior to their university education, they attended Rosemount High School, but no specific details regarding years or degrees were provided.