Benjamin Miranda, Jr.

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Benjamin Miranda, Jr. of El Paso is the deputy senior director of Operational Business Development at Endeavors, a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable people in crisis through innovative, personalized approaches. He is responsible for ensuring the success of the development, implementation, operation, and expansion of Endeavors’ many lines of service. He also creates and maintains strategic partnerships with local, state, and federal government and stakeholders to promote Endeavors and seek support for the expansion of programs. He is the co-owner and owner of veteran-owned businesses in Texas. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for the El Paso Homeless Coalition-Continuum of Care and is the co-chair for the 151st Veteran Affairs' Community Veterans Engagement Board. A 24-year veteran of the United States Air Force, he rose to the Air Force’s highest rank of Chief Master Sergeant. In the Air Force, he served in various senior executive leadership positions in law enforcement, force protection, anti-terrorism, international military affairs, and professional military education. He deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Unified Response, and multiple counter-drug operations in Latin America. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Service Star, and International Legion of Merit—Cooperation System of the American Air Force. He is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Air Force Sergeants Associations. Miranda received a Bachelor of Science in Social Services from Wayland Baptist University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Walden University. Additionally, Ben is a graduate and alumni of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.