Current Position and Past Experience
Jeff Bender has been Executive Director of University Marketing at PennWest University since April 2023. Prior to the integration of PennWest, he spent 12 years at California University of Pennsylvania, starting in digital marketing before stepping into the roles of Assistant Director of Digital Communications and Director for Digital Communications.
Education, Honors and Achievements
Bender holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington & Jefferson College.
Personal Details and Community Involvement
Bender is deeply passionate about the activities that shaped who he is today: sports and education. Most of his time outside of work is spent in the community—serving on local youth baseball boards of directors, supporting the parent-teacher organization or coaching young athletes. He’s also fascinated by marketing and digital strategy and how they can help tell compelling stories. When he’s not coaching or strategizing, Jeff and his family love exploring new cities and shorelines together.
