Ben Petrie

Health & Benefits @ Mercer | B.S. Economics Purdue

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

About

Analyst at Mercer within Health & Benefits, supporting employers with the design, evaluation, and administration of employee benefit programs. I focus on using data-driven insights to help organizations make informed benefits decisions.

Experience

  • Health and Benefits Analyst at Mercer
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

  • Tippecanoe County Government (Lafayette, Indiana, United States)
    • Washington Township Board Member
      Jan 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Distinguished as the youngest elected official in Tippecanoe County history and the youngest active elected official in the state of Indiana when elected at the age of 20. Helped shape the townships financial strategy by participating in budgetary decisions, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and the efficient use of tax payer money.

    • Polling Location Supervisor
      May 2020 - May 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      2020 Primary, 2020 General, 2022 Primary, 2022 General and 2024 Primary election cycles.

  • Health Consulting Intern at Mercer
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    Collected, analyzed, and interpreted healthcare census data to provide benchmarking information for clients.

  • Teaching Assistant at Purdue University Daniels School of Business
    Jan 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Served as head teaching assistant for Dr. Roy Dejoie and Dr. Shoaib Khan for MGMT 288 • Supported the “Programming for Business Applications” course, using Python to illuminate real-world business applications with engaging lab projects for 80 students enrolled in the course. • Conducted office hours, graded coding labs, and provided guidance to students to enhance comprehension

  • Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Tecumseh YMCA
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Mentored over 270 children per summer in an environment with emphasis on personal growth and teamwork. • Implemented new activities, enhancing the camp experience with a blend of traditional and unique programs.