Ben was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but he grew up in Wiggins, MS. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, he embarked on a career in education that has spanned over 13 years. During this time, he has had the opportunity to teach and coach in various areas of Mississippi and Arkansas. Outside of his professional life, Ben is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time in nature. He also has a passion for live music and is a big fan of great food, likely exploring the culinary delights that Mississippi and the surrounding regions have to offer. Ben's wife, Dasha, is a physician who works at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. The couple resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where they take advantage of all the comforts and attractions that this beautiful area has to offer.