Jim Bender

Jim Bender is a strategic sales executive currently serving as Vice President for the West Region at GPA, where they lead sales and operations across 14 states and manage multiple warehouse facilities. With a proven track record in business development and team management, Jim has consistently exceeded revenue targets while overseeing complex sales infrastructures. Previously, they held positions at Kirk xpedx, including Business Unit Manager and General Sales Manager, where they managed significant business units and developed effective strategies for growth. Jim earned a BA in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed an Executive Program in Business at UCLA Anderson School of Management.