Dr. Benjamin M. White

Dr. Benjamin M. (Benny) White is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who served 22 years in the Army as a Field Artillery Officer, leading and mentoring soldiers throughout his military career before retiring from active duty in 2008. 

Dr. White has held significant teaching and leadership roles, including as an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and as a Professor of Military Science at Wheaton College. He continues to contribute to leadership development through the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Joliet West High School and as a mentor and volunteer in Naperville schools. 

In addition to his military and educational contributions, Dr. White has played an active role in local governance and community service. He served on the Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education, where he held the position of Board Secretary, and on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in Naperville. Since 2017, he has been a member of the Naperville City Council (he was re-elected in 2021). 

Dr. White’s involvement extends to various local boards and committees, including the Naperville Downtown Advisory Committee, the Naperville Development Partnership, Naperville Community Television (NCTV-17), and Loaves and Fishes. He is also the founder of Naperville Neighbors United, an organization dedicated to fostering community unity. 

A former college athlete (football) and an avid sports fan, Benny enjoys watching Army football and cheering for his hometown team, the Kansas City Chiefs, as they rack up Super Bowl wins.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University, an MBA from Webster University, and a doctorate in Values-Driven Leadership from Benedictine University. 

Benny and his high school sweetheart and wife of 37 years, Kim, have been residents of Naperville since 2005. They have two adult children.

Councilman White's current term expires in 2025.

Illinois State Board of Elections Committee Details for Citizens for Benny White and Citizens to Elect Benny White.