Erin Bender

Erin Bender is the Executive Director of The Point at Otterbein University, overseeing all operational aspects of a center designed to encourage collaboration and innovation among business, industry, and education since July 2016. Additionally, Erin has been the Owner/Operator of C.A.B.B. Farms, LLC, focusing on sustainable grass-fed Angus cattle farming since May 2006. Prior to these roles, Erin served as the Director of Licensing for the Physical Sciences at The Ohio State University from April 2006 to June 2016, leading a team in intellectual property value creation. Earlier career experiences include positions at Kremblas, Foster, Phillips & Pollick and CAS, starting as a Legal Assistant in March 2001. Erin holds a Doctor of Law degree from Capital University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Wright State University.