Background
Bifoss, R. Ben was born on July 17, 1953 in Petoskey, Michigan, United States. Son of John Walter and Shirley Mae (MacGregor) Bifoss.
Bifoss, R. Ben was born on July 17, 1953 in Petoskey, Michigan, United States. Son of John Walter and Shirley Mae (MacGregor) Bifoss.
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 1975. Master of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University, 1977.
Assistant city manager, City of Grand Haven, Michigan, 1978-1981; city manager, City of Montivideo, Minnesota, 1981-1985; city-county manager, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Anaconda, Montana, 1985-1987; city manager, City of Manistee, Michigan, since 1987.
Member International City Management Association, Michigan City Management Association, Michigan Society Planning Officials (Michigan Community Administrators award 1991), Manistee Junior Chamber of Commerce (Outstanding Young Man of Year 1989).
Married Elizabeth Ann Bifoss, April 1, 1978. Children: Bailey, Caitlyn.