Travis Bender

Travis Bender is a Certified Flight Instructor at San Carlos Flight Center since October 2023, curating tailored flying training in the Bay Area. Travis has previous experience as a Sourcing Specialist at VMware, where responsibilities included enhancing ESG-focused supplier initiatives and driving program awareness. Prior roles at San Carlos Flight Center covered marketing management and event coordination, with experience in crafting promotional materials and planning aviation conferences. Travis's early work included coordinating campus visit programs at the University of Puget Sound, where oversight of student guides and managing prospective student appointments were key responsibilities. Travis holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Leadership and Economics from the University of Puget Sound, attained in 2021.