He has served on the boards of the Texas Association of Counties, Texas I-69 Alliance, Victoria Economic Development Corporation, and Texas Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund Advisory Committee, and as an ex officio member of the Citizens Medical Center Board of Managers, among many others. He is also an honorary member of the Texas A&M Chancellor’s Century Council. He was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response and has also served as president of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, as an elected member of the State Republican Executive Committee, and as a mentor in Victoria’s public high schools.

In his role as County Judge, Ben wears many hats, with responsibilities ranging from county budget and operations to emergency management, economic development, public health and safety, and all facets of county and Texas public policy.

Ben and his wife, Jamie, an emergency room nurse, have been married since 2008. They enjoy spending time with their three children and their rescue dogs, Daisy and Chester. Ben also enjoys hunting, golf, and outdoor recreation on his family’s ranch. The Zellers are active members of their local church in Victoria.