Ben grew up in Everett, WA as the youngest of four children. He served a mission to Chihuahua, Mexico and attended school at BYU and the University of Arizona. After spending 11 years as a Spanish teacher, Ben decided to switch careers and become a therapist. He is single and plans to stay that way for the foreseeable future. He spends his time reading, watching TV, hiking, and eating out with friends. His dream job is to be a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland.