Ben Brancel | |
|---|---|
| 7th & 10th Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – August 13, 2017 | |
| Governor | Scott Walker |
| Preceded by | Randall Romanski (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sheila Harsdorf |
| In office November 2, 1997 – February 15, 2001 | |
| Governor | Tommy Thompson |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Tregoning (acting) |
| Succeeded by | James Harsdorf |
| 73rd Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – November 2, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | David Prosser Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Scott Jensen |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – November 2, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Joan Wade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1950 Portage, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gail |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Platteville |
Ben Brancel (born July 31, 1950) is a retired American farmer and Republican politician from Marquette County, Wisconsin. He served as the 7th and 10th secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, during the administrations of governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker. Earlier, he was the 73rd speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, having served 10 years in the Assembly, representing the 42nd Assembly district.[1]