Benn grew up in a God-fearing family in southern WI. At the age of 6, he put his faith in Jesus Christ. He met his wife while going to Maranatha Baptist Bible College where he was working on a Bible degree. Benn and Stacy moved to Chetek, WI 2 years after graduating to serve at Camp Chetek. With their three children, they enjoy adventuring around the Midwest, serving in their local church and the ministry at Camp Chetek, and taking care of a bunch of horses. Benn enjoys sailing, woodworking, and helping others with various projects and tinkering.