National Pro Team Director:

Ben has a true passion for ice fishing, and has been an avid ice fisherman even before the "modern ice age".  His current responsibilities include screening new applicants for the Pro Team, member communications, in-store appearances, and ice fishing seminars.

In addition to directing the Pro Team, Ben has been instrumental in the testing and prototyping of a number of Cold Snap Products.  

To ask Ben questions about the Pro Team or his field testing of Cold Snap approved products, email him at ben-ekrem@hotmail.com.

      * 2005 Cold Snap Pro Team Member of the Year.

     *  Jiffy Ice Augers Pro Staff

     *  Aqua Vu Pro Staff

     *  Clam Outdoor Products Pro Staff  

     *  Iceaholics Anonymous Pro Staff

     * Wild Dakota TV Pro Team Outing 2005.

     * Wild Dakota TV Pahoya Panfishing 2007

     *Wild Dakota TV Lake Menno Blue Gill Outing 2009

     * 2002 to Present:   Captain of the South Dakota Pro Team.

     * 2011 Outdoor Channel:  Jim Zumbo Outdoors Television

     * 2011 Dave Genz Invitational Ice Fishing Tournament.

     * 2011 Pro Team Member of the Year.

 In addition to these events Ben was also a featured speaker at the Rapid City, SD Cabela's Ice Fishing Days, and the "Big Freeze" weekend Albert Lea, Mn.

Member since 2002