Bridget Bender and her husband, Mike, founded Image Products in 1995. Today, she’s Chairwoman of the company, now known as Velocity Solutions.

For nearly 10 years, Bridget handled all aspects of the corporate logo and catalog program for Hardee's Food Systems. She managed product selection, production, fulfillment and catalog design for more than 4,000 locations. After leaving that company, Bridget spent several years working with her husband on the design and development of products and catalogs for college bookstores. It was during that time that she and Mike decided to open their own business.

Bridget is an active volunteer in her community and involved with several charitable organizations. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Triangle/Eastern NC Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bellamy Mansion Museum of Fine Arts and on the Advisory Council at The Episcopal High School.

Bridget holds a BA in English from Appalachian State University. She and Mike have one son. Bridget enjoys travel, great food, fine wine, and if she invites you to one of her parties, you should go.