Ben Short, born in May of 1969, is from Hueytown, Alabama. He attended Hueytown High School and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he played college baseball. During that time, he was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1991. Following graduation, he coached college baseball for nine years. A career changer, Ben is currently employed by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Field Director/Financial Representative in Hoover, Alabama.

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Ben married his high school sweetheart, Tammy, in 1993. They have been married for 16 years and have three children: Conner, 15 years; Carly, 12 years; and Carter, 7 years old. Their children are active in community sports. In his free time, Ben loves to spend time with his family, coach little league sports, and hunt at his cabin. Also, his family is actively involved at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama.

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Ben became involved with Doulos Partners through his childhood friend, Scott Gurosky. Scott introduced Ben to David Johnson, Director of Doulos Partners. Ben was impressed with David’s passion for his ministry and was eager to become a part of it.