John B. Funk

John Benjamin Funk (April 20, 1905 – March 16, 1993) was an American politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, Maryland Senate and as the secretary of state of Maryland. He was known for his chairmanship of the Maryland State Roads Commission and oversaw the construction of the Baltimore Beltway and the opening of Interstate 95.

Early life John Benjamin Funk was born on April 20, 1905, in Hillsborough, Virginia, to Harry B. Funk. His father was a homebuilder. He graduated from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Maryland, in 1922. He played trombone and played for the Potomac Club Orchestra. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1939 to 1947. He was chair of the Senate Finance Committee. He was Democratic floor leader from 1944 to 1946.