Ben and Susan met in college at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. They both worked at The Depot, which is a food court, and Susan was actually Ben’s boss! They spent a lot of time together in Humboldt, met each other’s families, and attended each other’s family events. Susan even got to experience the “joy” of hunting with Ben … In the spring of 2011, Susan left Arcata and moved to Greeley, CO to get her master's and start her teaching career. They kept in touch and Ben came to Greeley to visit in August 2012. Over the next 9 years, they both matured, built careers, and figured out who they were. Ben finished his degree in wildlife biology and eventually moved to Colusa, CA where he works as a wildlife biologist for the USDA. Their friendship was on and off, but there was some sort of force that kept bringing them back together, despite their stubbornness. They met up again in December 2021 when Ben once again came to Greeley and it was like no time had passed. It was then that they knew it was meant to be. Ben and Susan are both firm believers that everything happens for a reason. As with most relationships, there have been ups and downs, but everything that they have gone through, and the choices they have made, have led them to now — when they get to commit to spending the rest of their lives together, surrounded by the people they love. They are both so excited to begin this next chapter!