Our Team
Rob Houser (P.E.)
President
Rob is a licensed engineer with 35+ years at Bender and Associates. He has the experience and knowledge to continue the great success of the company for years to come.
Larry Hannan (P.E.)
Senior Engineer / Project Manager
Larry is a licensed engineer with 15+ years of experience and has been with Bender and Associates since March 2017.
Andrew Patchen
Engineer in Training
Andrew is a graduate from the University of Tennessee where he earned his Master's of Science degree. He is a welcome addition to the team.
Chuck Wright
CAD Manager
Chuck uses traditional drafting techniques to produce intricate construction documents. He has been with Bender and Associates for 35+ years.
Brandi Frye
Design Technician
Brandi uses traditional drafting techniques to produce high-quality construction documents. She has been with Bender and Associates for nearly 18+ years.
David Burke
Design/Revit Technician
David uses Revit modeling alongside traditional drafting techniques to produce high-quality construction documents.
Brandon Garrison
Design/Revit Technician
Brandon uses traditional drafting techniques to produce high-quality construction documents. He is going to school to become a certified Revit Technician.
Mingo
Mascot/Dog
Mingo is a good boy who likes to nap and go for walks.
Thank You, Jim!
Jim McLemore
Retiree
Join us in extending our congratulations to Jim for his remarkable 45-year career of dedicated service with Bender and Associates. We sincerely wish him a joyous retirement, brimming with countless new memories from hunting, fishing, and camping adventures with his children and grandchildren.
Remembering our Founder
Richard Bender (1942-2023)
Founder of Bender and Associates
For decades, Richard Bender devoted his efforts tirelessly to establish a lasting legacy as a prominent figure in the Knoxville realms of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. With his dynamic personality and unwavering pursuit of excellence, he played a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of Knoxville and its surrounding areas for generations. His absence will be deeply felt, not only by the Bender and Associates family and our clients but most profoundly by his surviving children and grandchildren. Richard leaves behind a significant impact that will be remembered fondly.
Bender and Associates Structural Engineers L.L.C. wouldn’t be where it is today without our devoted team of employees. Their hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.