President and Chief Executive Officer of Eyemart Express, LLC, an eyecare retailer, since January 2018. Previously served as President of Eyemart Express, LLC from September 2017 to January 2018. Former Chief Operating Officer of Global eCommerce of Walmart Inc., a multinational retailer, from 2014 to February 2017. Prior to that, Mr. Bender held a number of executive management positions at Walmart. Prior to Walmart, Mr. Bender held a number of senior positions at Cardinal Health, Inc., a global, integrated healthcare services and products company. From 1999 to 2002, he was Vice President of Store Operations for L-Brands, Inc. – Victoria’s Secret Stores, an international specialty retailer. From 1984 to 1999, he served in a variety of sales, finance and operating roles with PepsiCo, Inc., a global food and beverage company. From 2004 to May 2019, Mr. Bender served as a director of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust.