Santa Ben started his work as Santa's Helper in 2022 at Greenfield Village. He was the Holiday Nights Santa Claus for 8 of the 15 nights of Supper with Santa and the Holiday Nights program. Santa Ben also did a few appearances for churches and families that year. He is willing and able to perform a variety of Santa duties. The Greenfield Village role alone includes three types of stage shows, a photo opportunity, and a parade experience.

Santa Ben is a graduate of the Charles W Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan. This is the oldest and best known training school in the United States. The school offers an array of classes and workshops from costume and appearance selection to sign language and dancing. It often includes a ride on the real inspiration for the book and movie The Polar Express with over 300 of Santa's cousins.