Personnel

Angella Hjelle

Executive Director and Corporate Counsel
Phone: 651.635.1001
Email: a-hjelle@bethel.edu

In her role as executive director, Hjelle oversees the management of the assets entrusted to the Bethel Foundation, works closely with the Board of Governors, and collaborates with the Office of Development. As corporate counsel, Hjelle provides advice regarding nonprofit corporate issues, as well as counsel for estate planning. Hjelle joined the foundation in 1991, became controller in 1993, and became executive director and corporate counsel in 2002.

Chuck Stroud

Controller
Phone: 651.635.1002
Email: c-stroud@bethel.edu

As controller, Stroud maintains all financial and accounting records, preparing reports for auditors, trustors, and the Internal Revenue Service. Through reports and personal contact, he maintains professional relationships with individual trustors, investment managers, and legal counsel. Stroud joined the foundation staff in 2001 as trust administrator and became controller in 2002.

Pamela Fields

Administrative Assistant
Phone: 651.635.1000
Email: pamela-fields@bethel.edu

Board of Governors

The governors of the Bethel Foundation provide significant expertise and responsible management of the fiduciary and stewardship roles of the foundation

Rollie Anderson
President, Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.

Wade Anderson
Attorney, Gray Plant Mooty

Jay Barnes
President, Bethel University

Collin Barr
Executive Vice President, Minnesota Region, Ryan Companies

Donald E. Benson
Executive Vice President, Marquette Financial Companies

Alan Bergstrom
Treasurer, West Publishing Company, Retired

Chelsey L. Berstler
Director, Business Risk Management & Internal Audit Coordination, United Health Group

Linda Goodwin
Senior Vice President, Treasury Management, Wells Fargo Bank

Bill Hargis
Mayor of Woodbury

Bobbi Hersch
Former Partner, KPMG Health Care Advisory Services Practice

Kim A. Milbrandt
President, Bedford Industries

Mark Orgel
Executive Vice President, Dain Rauscher

John Peterson
President, Oakwood Land Development

John Roise
President, Lindsay Window & Door

David Sundet
President, Goodall Manufacturing/Matson USA

Ron Tschetter
Former Director, U.S. Peace Corps

Andy Wyatt
Managing Director, Cornerstone Capital Management, Inc.

Professional Counsel

Gray, Plant, Mooty
Attorneys

Jeffrey Slocum & Associates, Inc.
Investment Consultant

Larson Allen
Certified Public Accountants