I was born in Lebanon, PA on January 18, 1983 to Charles and Cindy Bender. I was the last of their four children. I have an older sister, Heather and two older brothers, Nathan and Chris.

I attended the Tulpehocken School District and graduated in 2002. During my childhood I enjoyed drawing, doodling and working on projects with my dad. After high school I attended the Art Institute of Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts in York, PA. I graduated Alpha Beta Kappa receiving an Associate’s Degree in Digital Arts in 2004.

I currently work for the Bill Gladstone Group of NAI/CIR in Wormleysburg, PA as the Digital Marketing Director. I oversee the Group's Internet presence as well as any multimedia content which includes interactive CDs. I have been there since June 7, 2004.

Right now my free time is focused on our wedding website and freelance work. Anybody need a website??