Chief Financial Officer, Galena Park ISD
Ben Pape became the Chief Financial Officer of Galena Park ISD on July 1, 2024. In this role, he oversees the district financial operations as well as the Technology & Security and Operations/Facilities departments, which includes Transportation, Warehouse, Energy Management, Grounds, Maintenance, and Custodial departments.
Ben currently serves as President of the Gulf Coast Affiliate of Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and previously contributed to the Goose Creek CISD community as a school board member from 2017 to 2021. His professional journey includes serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Pasadena ISD and Assistant Superintendent of Finance at Needville ISD. He began his school finance career with Galena Park ISD as Accounting Coordinator, Tax Assessor, and then as Senior Director for Business Services. Before transitioning to school finance, Ben served in the U.S. Army.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science with Business Emphasis from Tarleton State University and an MBA in Finance from Texas A&M University – Central Texas.
Outside of his professional commitments, Ben enjoys working out and dedicates his time to serving his church and community. He and his wife, Crystal, are proud parents of four children: Lexie, Leah, Dax, and Drew.