Ben started attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2021. His initial goal was to pursue a degree in business management, but his passion changed. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in marketing, with a goal of working in social media marketing. Ben is the proud kid of UAF alumni and has two siblings attending UAF.

Ben attended Lathrop High School as a part-time student, and the rest of his studying was done through home school. During his three years of high school, he joined the basketball and rifle teams, both for two years. Ben started college during his senior year in high school. At UAF, Ben decided to pursue a job in marketing, which led him to join the UAF Office of Alumni Relations in spring 2022. 

In his free time, Ben enjoys playing basketball, hanging with friends and traveling around the Lower 48.