Ben is the CEO and Founder of Misfit Studios. Driven by a desire to bring that magic closer to home, Ben founded Misfit Studios to work locally with community partners, schools, organizations, and events, delivering high-quality, authentic hero / princess experiences that inspire confidence, joy, and wonder. Every appearance, performance, and interaction is rooted in heart, professionalism, and the simple goal of making kids believe — even just for a moment — that heroes are real. 

To me, being a Misfit is all about creating that spark, that moment you have with a child where you convince them that their favorite character is right in front of them. My favorite character to do that with is "Girl Spider"!

​I enjoy working with Misfit Studios because it doesn’t feel like a job, it feels like a family. I get to do a job that most don’t. I love that they give me the opportunity to capture fun, unique, and creative shots.

I love being a Misfit! Being able to dress up like a princess and see the joy that it gives children is priceless. "Strong Girl" is my favorite character because kids think it's hilarious when I can pick them up with my strong muscles.

I like being a Misfit because I love meeting new kids, making them happy. Misfits are all about bringing  joy and wonder to kids! My favorite character to play is "Spiderling"!

I’ve been cosplaying for 12 years, six of them as a Misfit! I love bringing "Ice Queen" to life and seeing the power of imagination in action. There’s no better feeling than sharing a "warm hug" with a mini fan and knowing I’m helping create a magical core memory for a child.