Mike Bender

Mike Bender is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer at X-Bow Systems Inc., where they lead operations in the aerospace and defense sector. They previously served as an Aerospace & Defense Executive Consultant and held various executive roles at Aerojet Rocketdyne, including Executive Director of Business Development and Vice President of Strategy & Business Development. With experience as a Guidance & Control Engineer at Orbital Sciences Corporation, Mike has developed a strong background in business development and strategic planning across multiple companies, including SpaceX and ATK. Mike earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Duke University.