Benjamin Cornish has a robust background in law enforcement and military service, currently holding the position of Officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection since December 2021. Cornish serves as a Squad Leader in the Georgia National Guard, with active deployment experience in Afghanistan. Previous roles include Police Officer at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Jailer in Cherokee County, and Correctional Officer at the Georgia Department of Corrections. Cornish's early career also includes serving as a Police Sergeant in the US Army and Co Manager at RaceTrac Petroleum. Educational achievements include an Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts from South Georgia Technical College and studies in hotel management and psychology.