A youth and young adult minister and educator for over 15 years, Ben is invested in the mission of the New Evangelization. After producing two albums as an independent Christian musician, Ben joined the Oregon Catholic Press family and released his album, "Make Your Home in Me," in 2013. It debuted at #12 on the iTunes Christian charts.

In June 2016, he released "Ablaze," again partnering with Catholic music publisher, OCP. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, Ben is honored to now serve the Walsh University community as the Director of Campus Ministry. He and his wife and 6 children live in North Canton, Ohio.