Ben Stafford

Ben may have the title of “General Member” on Committee, but there’s nothing general about what he brings to CODS. With a sharp eye for detail and a creative flair, Ben is the driving force behind our brand-new website, making sure everything looks great, works beautifully, and showcases the very best of what CODS has to offer.

When he’s not battling drop-down menus or chasing the perfect header image, Ben is also the maestro of the show budgets, working closely with Gillie to keep our finances in check. Balancing creativity with spreadsheets is no easy feat – but Ben does it with style (and the occasional sarcastic remark).

He brings a calm, collaborative energy to the committee and has a knack for turning big ideas into practical action – especially if there's a well-formatted table involved.

Fun facts about Ben:

• Once built an entire show budget using only colour coding and hope.

• Believes a well-timed GIF in the group chat can solve almost any problem.

• Has a hidden talent for musical mashups – and a playlist for every mood.

• Still emotionally recovering from the time the Wi-Fi dropped during a website upload.