Brian Bender

Brian Bender, CPMR, currently serves as Vice President of Sales at Perlick Corporation since July 2021, previously holding positions as Director of National Accounts & Chains and Regional Sales Manager. From August 2010 to June 2021, Bender was the Director of Sales at Specialized, focusing on foodservice equipment sales and services. Additional experience includes roles such as Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Arrowhead High School, Freelance Broadcaster for Time Warner Cable, and various positions in Minor League Baseball with the Somerset Patriots and Newark Bears. Bender’s career began in the U.S. Navy, where responsibilities included maintenance work and serving as Assistant Athletic Director. Early positions also feature a Marketing/Promotions Intern role at WFAN Radio and a reporter for the Key West Citizen Newspaper. Bender holds a BA in History and a BS in Communication (Broadcast Journalism) from the University of Miami.