Conference and Event Services
Meet the Team
Our experienced 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, seminars, conferences, banquets, meetings, camps, and more.
For us, the “Royal Experience” 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. Our goal is to provide you and your guests with consistently excellent service. We desire to execute events that embody God-glorifying excellence and servant-hearted hospitality. Reach out to us today about your next event!
Are you planning an event? Complete our Get Started form today and one of our dedicated event specialists will follow up with you.
Amanda Thompson
Director of Conference and Event Services
- Office of People and Culture
- Office of the President
- Office of the Provost
- Office of Student Life
Andrea Hendricks
Associate Director of Conference and Event Services
- Festival of Christmas
- Rental Groups
Amy Kelsey
Manager of Guest Services
- Office of Campus Ministries
- Festival of Christmas
- Department of Music and Performing Arts
- Rental Groups
- University Library
Aubrey Kaesmeyer
Event Operations Specialist
- Board of Trustees
- Commencement
- Office of Counseling Services
- Office of Study Abroad
- Rental Groups
Brian Metcalf
Senior Event Operations Specialist
Provides support, training, and software maintenance for Event Management System (EMS).- Office of Accessibility Resources and Services
- Athletics
- Commencement
- Health Services
- Rental Groups
Caissa Estrada
Event Specialist
- Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Office of Adult Undergraduate Admissions
- Office of Graduate Admissions
- Office of Seminary Admissions
- School of Business
- School of Theology and Bethel Seminary
- Rental Groups
Jennifer Gabrio
Senior Event Specialist
- Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
- College of Arts, Sciences and Education
- Anderson Family College of Health Sciences
- Office of Career Development and Calling
- Office of Inclusive Excellence
- Leadership Institute
- Rental Groups
Kerri Baker
Manager of Conference and Event Services Technical Services
Oversees all aspects of the technical services in Benson Great Hall and event spaces across campus to deliver seamless audio/visual solutions. Provides event management and support, technical direction, lighting and stage design, and technician and student employee oversight.
Morgan Olstad
Event Specialist
- Board of Governors
- Office of Development
- Office of University Relations
- Church Relations
- BUILD Program
Noah Petry
Event Technician
Supports events in Benson Great Hall and across campus event spaces, specializing in audio mixing, stage and lighting design, student technician management, and technical systems. Partners with the Office of Campus Ministries to provide meaningful worship services in Chapel and Vespers.