PA FBLA State President 2025–2026

Benjamin Scholl Class of 2026

Student leader, award-winning filmmaker, and entrepreneur from Tafton, Pennsylvania. Building things that matter — from 13,750-member organizations to cinematic visuals.

Benjamin Scholl
#2
National
Ranking
Wallenpaupack · PA · 2026
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13,750+
FBLA Members Served
#2
FBLA National Ranking
4+
Years in Leadership
$10K
Earned Media Value
01 — Education

Academic
Record

Institution
Wallenpaupack Area
High School
Class of 2026 · Tafton, Pennsylvania
  • Honors Award — 2023–2024 & 2024–2025
  • High Honors Award — 2022–2023
  • American Legion Essay Contest, First Place District 15 — 2025
Academic Standing
Honors Every Year
Consistent excellence throughout high school
Maintaining a 4.02 GPA while leading Pennsylvania's largest student business organization, running a freelance creative business, and competing at the national level.
4.02
Cumulative GPA
Driven by the challenge of bringing ideas to life
Benjamin Scholl · Tafton, PA
02 — Leadership

Leadership
Experience

Benjamin Scholl at FBLA
Serving as PA FBLA State President — connecting and empowering 13,750+ student members across the commonwealth.
2025 – 2026
State President
Pennsylvania FBLA · Board of Directors
2024 – 2025
Vice President at Large
Pennsylvania FBLA · Board of Directors Member
2024 – 2025
Region 22 Secretary
Pennsylvania FBLA
2023 – 2026
Class President
Wallenpaupack Area High School, Class of 2026
2023 – 2024
Chapter Vice President
Wallenpaupack FBLA
2022 – 2023
Class Treasurer
Wallenpaupack Area High School, Class of 2026
03 — Achievements

Awards &
Recognition

2nd
Digital Video Production
FBLA National Leadership Conference · 2025
1st
Digital Video Production
PA FBLA State Leadership Conference · 2025
1st
Public Service Announcement
PA FBLA State Leadership Conference · 2024
3rd
Publication Design
PA FBLA State Leadership Conference · 2023
3× NLC
National Conference Qualifier
FBLA National Leadership Conference · 2023, 2024, 2025
Top 10
National Competitive Events
FBLA BAA Contributor & Leader Level Certified
04 — Media

Public Relations
& Press

WNEP Morning News Interview
Live Interview
WNEP Morning News
Secured and appeared in a live broadcast reaching 100,000+ unique viewers for the "Polar Promenade" community event, generating $10,000 in earned media value.
BRC Channel 13 News
Primetime Feature
BRC Channel 13 News
Facilitated a primetime segment to promote intergenerational community service initiatives and showcase our FBLA chapter's regional impact.
WBRE News
Student Spokesperson
WBRE News — Aviation Program
Served as student spokesperson for the Wallenpaupack Area aviation program following a visit from Congressman Rob Bresnahan, highlighting the school's commitment to innovation and workforce development pathways.
Combined media appearances generated $10,000+ in earned media value for our FBLA chapter.
Award-winning competitor in digital video production & publication design
2nd Place National · 1st Place State · 2025
05 — Work

Professional
Experience

Worthington
Group, Ltd.
Tafton, Pennsylvania
April 2022 – Present
Device Provisioner & Technical Specialist
Systems Deployment
Managing Mobile Device Management (MDM) and executing Windows 11 deployments across all company hardware.
Process Innovation
Researching and implementing digital signage solutions and developing marketing display strategies.
Technical Configuration
Configuring smart home technology — thermostats, locks, and sensors — across multiple facilities.
Web & Operations
Web development, UI design, and general operations support including facility maintenance coordination.
06 — Creative

Photography &
Creative Services

Founder · Ben Scholl Photos · April 2024 – Present

Freelance photographer &
videographer

Specializing in high-impact visuals across portrait, sports, automotive, and real estate photography. Based in Pennsylvania's Pocono region, combining artistic composition with advanced technical editing to deliver cinematic, publication-ready results.

PortraitSportsAutomotiveReal EstateAerial / DroneVideographySocial Media
Portfolio Site See Work
Technical Toolkit
📷
Sony A7 III
Primary
🎬
DJI RS4 Gimbal
Stabilization
🌅
Adobe Lightroom
Photo
🎟
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video
🖼
Adobe Photoshop
Composite
07 — Portfolio

Selected
Work

Digital Video Production
🏆 2nd Place National  ·  1st Place State
Digital Video Production
"Highlight the importance of tourism in your community or state."
Public Service Announcement
🏆 1st Place State
Public Service Announcement
"Share the benefits and opportunities around FBLA beyond Competitive Events."
Photography Work
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
Photography
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08 — Credentials

Certifications &
Badges

🎍
FBLA
Competitive Events National Top Ten
Verify on Credly →
📊
Adobe · Coursera
Digital Marketing Certificate
Verify on Coursera →
FBLA BAA
BAA Contributor Level
View Certificate →
🌟
FBLA BAA
BAA Leader Level
View Certificate →
09 — Value

What I
Bring

01
Executive Leadership
Led a 13,750-member statewide organization as President. Experience managing board relationships, setting strategic priorities, and delivering measurable results across a diverse stakeholder group.
02
Creative & Technical
National award-winning filmmaker and photographer with hands-on expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, MDM systems, web development, and smart technology deployment.
03
Communications & PR
Secured and executed live television appearances generating $10K+ in earned media value. Proven ability to represent an organization professionally and drive real public engagement.
10 — Skills

Core
Competencies

Leadership
95
Communication
92
Photography
90
Video Production
88
Web & Tech
82
Marketing
85