Meet the Team
Our team includes event specialists and technical, scheduling, and ticketing staff. Together, we collaborate with event owners and campus partners to cover all of the event planning bases, from ideation to event-day logistics. We support both internal and rental events, including performances, workshops and seminars, conferences, banquets, meetings, and camps.
For us, the “Bethel difference” means delivering beyond-expectation service to our clients and successful event experiences for their guests. We love building events and, in doing so, building client confidence. It’s all about the right details and good communication. Reach out to us today about your next event.
Avis Soderstrom
Director of Conference and Event Services
Instinctive. Strategic. Crafter.
Areas of expertise: strategic planning, leadership
Kerri Baker
Manager of Benson Great Hall Technical Services
Talented. Artistic. Grillmaster.
Areas of expertise: lighting, stage design, technician management
Andrea Hendricks
Assistant Director of Conference and Event Services
Resourceful. Logistic. Auntie.
Areas of expertise: unique venue formats and promotion, summer campus housing
Jan Jessup
Manager of Conference and Event Services
Detailed. Warmhearted. Paddleboarder.
Areas of expertise: logistics, rental groups
Amy Kelsey
Manager of Benson Great Hall Guest Services
Attentive. Friendly. Fun Mom.
Areas of expertise: ticket office, ushers, rental groups
Brian Metcalf
Manager of Scheduling and Operations
Logistics. Helper. Baseball Enthusiast.
Areas of expertise: reservation software, operations, rental groups
Erica Smithee
Event Specialist
Dependable. Joyful. Bargain Hunter.
Areas of expertise: academic events, rental groups
Amanda Thompson
Senior Event Specialist
Strategic. Maximizer. Traveler.
Areas of expertise: University Advancement events, rental groups