Ben has been a local resident for the last 15 years. Giving up the reins working on a large Montana cattle ranch, Ben hung up his spurs to join his family purchasing and managing local resort, Big Timber Lodge on 3rd Crow Wing lake in 2000.  Since selling the resort in 2006 Ben has worked managing and maintaining property including lake homes, residential and commercial facilities.

Graduating from Anoka High School in 1995, Ben Earned his B.S. I...