Rob Bender

Rob Bender is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in program management and leadership within the defense and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Programs at Sierra Nevada Corporation, Rob previously held significant roles at Viasat Inc., including Director of Tactical Gateways, Senior Product Manager, and Deputy Director. Additionally, Rob's experience includes serving as Field Service Manager at Sierra Nevada Corporation, ISR Mission Commander at DragoonITCN, and Team Leader in the US Army. Rob Bender holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership at Liberty University, expected to complete in September 2026.