Bump is a proud alumnus of Tampa Prep and past Alumni Association President. He is a founding partner of Meridian Retail Group, a Tampa based real estate consulting, brokerage, and investment firm. Meridian focuses on acquisition, development, and real estate strategy for retail and restaurant companies throughout the U.S. Bump began his real estate career in 2000 and has since successfully led the acquisition, capitalization and development efforts for projects collectively valued at over $500 million. A graduate of Rhodes College, Bump received a Bachelor of Arts in both Economics and Business Administration. He is a founding Director and Treasurer of the Brad Richards Foundation and served on the inaugural Alumni Association Board for Tampa Prep. Bump and his wife Heather have three children Lane (’16), Avery (’21), and Jack (’27).