Ben Vargas, Assistant Director
Ben has been with the VFW Foundation since February 2013. Ben currently recruits potential corporate and philanthropic collaborations for the VFW and VFW Foundation as well as facilitating the yearly BURGER KING/VFW Unmet Needs fundraising campaign.
Before joining the VFW Foundation, Ben worked as a supervisor with the VFW development department from 2005 until 2012 at VFW National Headquarters. Donor services is responsible for all donation processing, telephone and direct mail communication with VFW members, VFW Auxiliary members, and non-member donors.
Previously, Ben spent over 15 years in call center management for Sprint Corporation and H & R Block where he wore a variety of operation hats including recruitment, training, and account management with companies such as Anheuser Busch, Rivertown Trading Company, and Home Decorators Collection.
Ben attended Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He is the past president of the Alumni Association for the Lambda-Upsilon chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was recognized twice by the chapter as “Alumnus of the Year” in 2010 and 2012.
A life member of the VFW Auxiliary, Ben enjoys spending time with his family and friends, attending live music shows, boxing, and Kansas City sporting events. Ben is an avid supporter of Emporia State University and the University of Kansas athletics. Stinger Up and Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
bvargas@vfw.org
816.968.2720