Ben joined the IGHSAU staff in January of 2022. He is a graduate of Pella Christian High School and Dordt University. Ben served as the Activities Director and Dean of Students at Ogden High School from 2016-2022. Prior to that, he was as a graduate assistant for the Dordt University men's basketball program while earning his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. Ben has also served as the middle school Activities Director and K-8 PE teacher at Pella Christian Grade School. Ben and his wife, Bailey, reside in Pella with their two children.