Welcome to Conference and Event Services, your one-stop shop for event support! Our team collaborates with event stakeholders and support staff to cover all the planning bases, from event ideation to event-day support and post-event follow-up. We provide services for a variety of events—university-wide anchor events, performances, conferences, seminars, banquets, meetings, and camps—and deliver consistent results that ensure success and present Bethel well to guests.
Avis Soderstrom
Director of Conference and Event ServicesInstinctive. Strategic. Crafter.
Everyday is a party when Avis is in the room. She anticipates the impact, timing, and shared resources of events.
Kerri Baker
Manager of Conference and Event Technical ServicesTalented. Artistic. Grillmaster.
Manages tech team to provide sound, lighting, and video support for your event. Lead designer for stage, backdrops and set props. University consultant for sound and lighting equipment.
Andrew Goulson
Conference and Event Services TechnicianAudio Engineer. Drummer. Father of Twins.
Manages/Teaches student works within Benson Great Hall. Provides audio, video, and general tech work for Benson Great Hall.
M. Chad Green
House Manager Conference and Event ServicesCalm. Helpful. Band Conductor.
Manages front of house operations for Benson Great Hall and provides support for other events on campus.
Andrea Hendricks
Manager of Benson Great Hall, Conferences, and CampsResourceful. Logistic. Auntie.
Manages all Benson Great Hall operations. Planner of summer camps, conferences, and rentals.
Brooke Jameson
Conference and Event Services SpecialistDetailed. Planner. Motorcyclist.
Specialist for academic department events and conferences, office techy, manages University Calendar, and web author.
Jan Jessup
Senior Conference and Event Services SpecialistOrganized. Warmhearted. Active.
Lives and breathes event details and the communication of them. Serves non-academic event stakeholders. Manages the university calendar and event web pages.
Amy Kelsey
Box Office Manager and Conference and Event Services SpecialistAttentive. Friendly. Fun Mom.
Manages the Bethel Box Office and provides support to concerts and events.
Brian Metcalf
Room Scheduling and Conference and Event Services SpecialistLogistics. Helper. Baseball Enthusiast.
Administrator of Event Management Systems (EMS software), manages room scheduling, oversees the big picture of all unversity spaces and ensures maximum usage.