Ben's Biography
My 25+ years of dedicated military service in the Canadian Forces, serving in different locations around this great country, and throughout the world, gave me a wonderful perspective of people. Now, as a full-time REALTOR® this is the same dedication and service I bring to you. I have bought and sold my own homes, and moved from different cities to other provinces. I know what it's like to be in your position.
Also, as a family man I know how important it is to get the details right, for you and your children's sake. You can trust me to treat you right.
More about Ben:
Ben is a dedicated RE/MAX REALTOR® in a very active Edmonton RE/MAX office. He joined the RE/MAX organization because it has an excellent track record and an awesome referral system of REALTORS® throughout Canada and the world.
Ben currently volunteers with of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Community Foundation, and in 2008 he helped with "The Ride for Kids". The motorcycle ride and Bike Nites raises money to support the Youth Emergency Shelter Society and E4C Edmonton School Lunch program. In 2009, Ben co-chaired "The Ride for Kids". We raised approximately $40,000 for the two charities in 09. Now, in 2010 Ben will be the chair for "The Ride For KIDS"
He also actively assists the Children's Miracle Network in their local fundraising activities. He is a dedicated blood, plasma, and platelet donor through the Canadian Blood Services, and has exceeded the "50" donation level.
Being able to support his children in their school fund-raising, volunteering to assist in field trips, and spending quality time with his family are some of the goals that he is realizing now that he has completed his service to Canada.
Ben is an avid NHL hockey fan, motorcycle owner (Suzuki C90 SE - Cruising Motorcycle), scuba-diver, intermediate downhill skier, and full-time technology junkie. He has built his own computers and keeps up to date with new technology by reading computer & technology magazines.
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His military service:
Ben joined the Canadian Forces first as a reservist Weapons Technician with the Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada) in 1982. He continued serving part-time while in high school, then while working after high school. Transferring the the Regular Force in 1988, he served as a Weapons Technician in 1 P.P.C.L.I., Lord Strathconas Horse (Royal Canadians), 3 P.P.C.L.I., and 1 Service Battalion. He moved with his family to different locations like Calgary, Edmonton, Shilo (Manitoba), and finally retiring with 20 years Regular Force service in Edmonton. He served two peace-keeping tours overseas, Cyprus in 1991, and the Golan Heights in 2002-2003. He was also a recipient of the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) with bar, for 22 years of distinguished service in the Canadian Forces. He will continue to support the Electrical Mechanical Engineering (EME) Branch by helping to sponsor their activities and events.
Arte et Marte (By Skill and By Fighting)
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