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| religion=[[Christian]]
| religion=[[Christian]]
| spouse=Barbara Ann Williams Nevers
| spouse=Barbara Ann Williams Nevers
| children=Three children
| children=Ben Nevers, Jr.<br>
Julie Ann Nevers<br>
James Andrew Nevers
}}
}}
'''Ben Wayne Nevers, Sr.''' (born October 23, 1946)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/ben-nevers/e631122108126|title=Ben Nevers|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=March 10, 2020}}</ref> is an electrical contractor from Bogalusa, [[Louisiana]], who is the chief of staff to his fellow [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/john_bel_edwards_transition_te.html|title=John Bel Edwards names Ben Nevers chief of staff, transition team|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|date=November 23, 2015|author=Kevin Litten|accessdate=November 25, 2015; material no longer on-line}}</ref>
'''Ben Wayne Nevers, Sr.''' (born October 23, 1946)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/ben-nevers/e631122108126|title=Ben Nevers|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=March 10, 2020}}</ref> is an electrical contractor from Bogalusa, [[Louisiana]], who was the chief of staff for his fellow [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/john_bel_edwards_transition_te.html|title=John Bel Edwards names Ben Nevers chief of staff, transition team|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|date=November 23, 2015|author=Kevin Litten|accessdate=November 25, 2015; material no longer on-line}}</ref> He served ohly thirteen months in the position, having retired on February 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westcentralsbest.com/news/edwards-announces-retirement-of-chief-of-staff/article_e91352d0-ea17-11e6-b35a-6bc805bc343a.html|title=Edwards announces retirement of chief of staff|publisher=westcentralsbest.com|date=February 3, 2017|accessdate=March 10, 2020}}</ref>
From 2004 to January 11, 2016, Nevers was a state senator for District 12, which includes parts of Washington, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes. From 2000 to 2004, he was a one-term member of the Louisiana House of Representative for District 75. Even earlier he served on the Bogalusa City School Board.
From 2004 to January 11, 2016, Nevers was a state senator for District 12, which includes parts of Washington, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes. From 2000 to 2004, he was a one-term member of the Louisiana House of Representative for District 75. Even earlier he served on the Bogalusa City School Board.
Nevers graduated in 1964 from Bogalusa High School. In 1969, he completed his studies at the Sullivan Campus of Louisiana Technical College. Between 1965 and 1971, he served in the [[United States Army]]. Nevers served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee and was a member of various statewide educational committees, including the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority, the Louisiana High School Redesign Commission, and the Blue Ribbon Commission for Educational Excellence. He is a member of the [[Hurricane Katrina]] Memorial Commission and also claimed a special legislative interest in [[agriculture]], economic development, and health care.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://senate.legis.state.la.us/nevers/biography.asp|title=Senator Ben Nevers - District 12|publisher=senate.legis.state.la.us|accessdate=September 1, 2011; material no longer on-line}}</ref>
Nevers graduated in 1964 from Bogalusa High School. In 1969, he completed his studies at the Sullivan Campus of Louisiana Technical College. Between 1965 and 1971, he served in the [[United States Army]]. Nevers served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee and was a member of various statewide educational committees, including the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority, the Louisiana High School Redesign Commission, and the Blue Ribbon Commission for Educational Excellence. He is a member of the [[Hurricane Katrina]] Memorial Commission and also claimed a special legislative interest in [[agriculture]], economic development, and health care.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://senate.legis.state.la.us/nevers/biography.asp|title=Senator Ben Nevers - District 12|publisher=senate.legis.state.la.us|accessdate=September 1, 2011; material no longer on-line}}</ref>
Nevers and his wife, the former Barbara Ann Williams, an educator, have three children. He is a deacon in his [[Christian]] church.<ref name=bio/>
Nevers and his wife, the former Barbara Ann Williams, an educator, have three children, Ben, Jr., Julie Ann Nevers, and James Andrew Nevers. He is a deacon in his [[Christian]] church.<ref name=bio/>
==Senate service==
==Senate service==