It all started with a Dodge.

As a high school teacher, Chip was always looking for more summer projects to stay busy… until inspiration showed up in his garage in the form of a 1994 Dodge van donated by a friend. As a lifelong builder and avid YouTube University student, he taught himself how to convert that old sh*tbox into a sweet camper van.

Chip amassed a significant social media following by documenting his journey, which led to several more camper van builds in his garage. CSI—now his parent company—eventually came calling with an opportunity to turn his side hustle into a career. Now as lead director and builder of Bend Camper Co., Chip’s living his dream—one camper van build at a time.

Meet the team.

  • Chip Conrad

    DIRECTOR + VAN BUILDER

    Chip has been a builder since he started making skate ramps in elementary school. He’s a serial entrepreneur who has launched several companies from comedy clubs to surfboard manufacturing. Now he has firmly planted his flag in the camper industry and he would love to talk camper at any time.

  • Brad Hughbanks a.k.a. Banksy

    IMPORTANT BOSS PERSON

    Brad is a seasoned pro and a master manager of all things chaotic. With a background in sales Brad’s skills for management quickly shined through and he set his sights on making this world a more manageable place for those in need of organization. Often, he can be found sitting/standing at his desk with one hand on his mouse and the other on his fidget while talking on the phone and answering an email.

  • Jeremiah Fender

    IMPORTANT FINANCE PERSON

    Jeremiah loves building and developing new ideas. He grew up on construction sites learning about hard work and the skills that it takes to keep a project going. He currently enjoys honing his skills in business strategies, business procedures, project management, strategic planning, and business development. Plus, he has dad skills that are unmatched.