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Ben Hanson

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Government relations executive at PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP growing multistate advocacy and legislative strategy.

United States
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At PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP, I lead the growth and execution of a multistate government relations practice. I’ve expanded business opportunities and strengthened a nationwide network supporting advocacy across state legislatures and regulatory environments.

At AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK (ACS CAN), I directed public policy and government relations across North Dakota and South Dakota. I built coalitions and coordinated advocacy campaigns that increased stakeholder participation, advocacy engagement, and media visibility by more than 25%.

As a North Dakota State Representative for District 16, I served as Caucus Chair and participated directly in policymaking and legislative strategy. I also serve as a Governor-appointed member of the North Dakota State Board of Integrative Health Care.

My work has also included community investment at UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY and economic development projects at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle). I hold an MBA from North Dakota State University and a BA in Political Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) logoAC

Government Relations Director - North Dakota & South Dakota

Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Directed government relations and public policy efforts across two states, working with policymakers, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, community partners, and grassroots and grasstops stakeholders to advance legislative priorities.

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Commercial Broker; Marketing Director

Archer Real Estate Services

Apr 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Served as Commercial Broker and Marketing Director, handling commercial real estate transactions and marketing activities.

Education

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North Dakota State University logoNU

North Dakota State University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration in 2023.

Minnesota State University Moorhead logoMM

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2009.

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