As a committed member of the fitness community Ben has dedicated his time to ensuring the health and wellness of others. As a current service member, Ben has a special connection to wanting to help Veterans and believes that with Stronger Warrior Foundation we can create a healthy community amongst our veterans and current service members.

Ben started his military career in 2012 when he enlisted in the National Guard and continues to serve today as he pursues a career path in special operations. Ben started his career as a Forward Observer, and then transitioned to be an Infantryman, where he earned the coveted Army Ranger Tab and served as a Team Leader in a Scout Platoon. Ben is also an Army Master Fitness Trainer and worked as a Project Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) training hundreds of soldiers on how to conduct and administer the Army’s new Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).

In addition to his military service, Ben graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and coaches at a local community gym, in the mid-Michigan area.