Rob Bender

Rob Bender has a strong background in advertising and sales. Rob began their career as an Account Executive at Terry Hines & Associates / Bill Lanese Advertising in 1994 and stayed with the company until 2001. From 1987 to 1993, Rob worked as the Advertising Director at Landmark Theatres, where they managed budgets, negotiated costs, and collaborated with major studios and distributors. In 2003, Rob joined KEXP, a non-profit radio station, initially as a Senior Account Executive before being promoted to Associate Director of Business Support in 2018. In their role at KEXP, Rob was responsible for achieving sales goals, providing strategic leadership, and enhancing team development.

Rob Bender has a BA in Film Studies from San Francisco State University. Rob also completed the Strategic Leadership Program at the University of Washington in 2017.