Charles “Chuck” Bender is the Chief Executive Officer of Attentus Technologies, a premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Renton, Washington.
A US Navy Veteran and graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, Chuck has been a fixture in the Pacific Northwest technology scene for over 20 years. He founded Attentus Technologies in 2003 with a mission to bring “Human-Centric” IT to the region. Under his leadership, the firm has been recognized as a three-time Inc. 5000 Honoree (2023-2025), cementing its status as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Leadership & Vision:
The Connectivity Expert: Uniquely, Chuck also serves as the President of Skynet Broadband, a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP). This dual expertise allows him to manage the entire technology stack from the desktop to the internet connection ensuring unmatched uptime for his clients.
Leader of Leaders: As the US West Regional Chair for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Chuck mentors CEOs across the country, advocating for ethical business growth and operational maturity.
“Be The Answer”: Driven by his military discipline, Chuck instilled the company core value of “No Finger Pointing.” Attentus Technologies is known for taking total ownership of client problems, regardless of whether the issue lies with software, hardware, or a third-party vendor.
Charles “Chuck” Bender is the Chief Executive Officer of Attentus Technologies, a premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Renton, Washington.
A US Navy Veteran and graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, Chuck has been a fixture in the Pacific Northwest technology scene for over 20 years. He founded Attentus Technologies in 2003 with a mission to bring “Human-Centric” IT to the region. Under his leadership, the firm has been recognized as a three-time Inc. 5000 Honoree (2023-2025), cementing its status as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Leadership & Vision:
The Connectivity Expert: Uniquely, Chuck also serves as the President of Skynet Broadband, a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP). This dual expertise allows him to manage the entire technology stack from the desktop to the internet connection ensuring unmatched uptime for his clients.
Leader of Leaders: As the US West Regional Chair for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Chuck mentors CEOs across the country, advocating for ethical business growth and operational maturity.
“Be The Answer”: Driven by his military discipline, Chuck instilled the company core value of “No Finger Pointing.” Attentus Technologies is known for taking total ownership of client problems, regardless of whether the issue lies with software, hardware, or a third-party vendor.
