Name: Ben Ventress

Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia mate

Current Location: Brisbane

Years Skating: Uh... I don’t have enough fingers and toes... 21 years I think?

How did you become a Sound Agent?

Chillin and skating with Chris when he was down under and it was all good from there.

What do you like most about being a Sound Agent?

It’s the complete package... Great people and products.

What is the first paid job you ever had?

Working as a shit kicker at a surf/skate shop. I had to spend some solid time on the vacuum cleaner before being allowed near the skate section.

Favorite vacation Spot?

Europe... Everything is so close together compared to Australia!

Who are your top three all-time favorite skateboarders?

Damn... Just three? I’m going to go with Mike Carroll, Guy Mariano and of course J Lee.

Favorite quote?

Maybe not quotes, but all the different names for me as a red head... Blood Nut, Period Head, Fanta Pants, Rusty Crutch... They’re all so good!

What goal(s) have you yet to achieve?

Total domination with my new company Project Distribution.

Who is your mentor or the person you most admire?

My wife Elissa.

What one word best describes you?

Mellow.