Ben Keathley
Ben Keathley is an American politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives since January 4, 2023. He represents the 101st district, which as of 2022 encompasses a majority of the city of Chesterfield in West St. Louis County, Missouri. Keathley was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives on November 8, 2022.
Ben Keathley | |
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce DeGroot |
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| Born | Benjamin Alan-Kumar Keathley December 29, 1988 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | Official website |
Keathley is a lifelong resident of St. Louis County. He has Indian and Malaysian ancestry through his Mother, who was born in Malaysia.
He graduated from Marquette High School in Chesterfield. He attended Knox College, earning a Bachelor's Degree. Afterwards, Keathley graduated from Law School at Syracuse University College of Law and obtained a Master's degree in Political Science from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Since graduating from Syracuse University, Keathley has worked as an attorney, with his practice based in Chesterfield. In 2017, Keathley was elected to Chesterfield City Council where he served as a council member until 2021. Keathley attends King of Kings Lutheran Church in Chesterfield.