Ben Gervais became the first MNU Drumline coach in the Spring of 2020. He is an experienced percussionist who has directed band at several public schools in Kansas. He is currently band director at Overland Trail Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas. Gervais also taught marching percussion at University of Kansas and University of Missouri. He holds a bachelor's and master's in music education from Northwest Missouri State University. Additionally, he earned the Master of Music in percussion performance and a certificate in higher education administration from the University of Missouri. He a current member of the Percussive Arts Society.