Ben and his wife Jordan live in Emmetsburg with their two sons. Ben is a Deputy Sheriff in Palo Alto County. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School and from the University of Northern Iowa in Criminology and a minor in Business. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church. His hobbies include golfing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Ben feels that Horizons provides excellent care and supervision for adults with disabilities who are in need of those services. The self-esteem the residents develop is valuable for them and their families.