A little background..
Ben has been working in the ranch industry for 10 years,
from 5-star guest ranch to full cattle operations.
Ben's interest in ranching started after working on several
large cattle operations and wildlife sanctuaries in Australia
of 1997. Once back in the US, he moved to Colorado, where
he and his wife managed cattle on a 20,000-acre ranch in
Steamboat Springs.
Ben has managed equestrian programs and has experience starting
young horses himself.
In November of 1999, Ben was a model for Glamour Magazine.
Additionally, Ben is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University,
College of Culinary Arts and has worked as a chef for several
years and has been featured in a cook book.
A few of his favorite past times are riding horses, hunting
and camping. Ben's wife, Sanne, was born and raised in Holland.
They now live in Austin, Texas, with their 2 young daughters. |