BUnited Alumni Networking Event

BUnited, in partnership with BethelBiz, provides opportunities for alumni and friends of Bethel University to connect and collaborate. Our event series is crafted to introduce new ideas, address relevant topics in the workplace and leadership, and start meaningful networking conversations that foster personal, career, and spiritual growth. Join us on October 27 at Churchill Street for appetizers and a chance to hear from Co-Owner of Impact Proven Solutions Mark Anderson as he shares lessons learned from 30 years in a small family business.

Schedule
3:30-4 p.m. | Social Hour & Networking
4-4:45 p.m. | Program/Q & A with Mark Anderson
4:45-5:30 p.m. | Networking

Note: Mentoring a current Bethel student is another great way for alumni to get connected, and we are always looking for more mentors to join our ranks. Learn more about the BethelBiz Mentorship Program by visiting our website.

About our Speaker:
Mark Anderson is a 2nd generation leader of a family owned direct marketing business in north Minneapolis, called Impact. Partners for 30 years with brother-in-law, Tim Johnson, over the past 5 years they have been transitioning the business to 3rd generation owners Jake Bruhnding ‘08, Bjorn Anderson ‘10, and Erik Anderson ‘11. Prior to joining Impact in 1990, Mark was an MIS consultant with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young), and then a middle market commercial lender with First Bank (now US Bank). Mark’s primary strengths are in the area of finance and deal negotiation. His last 15 years have primarily been spent leading Impact through the process of negotiating five acquisitions, while managing the family's commercial real estate holdings. In addition, Mark enjoys mentoring relationships at work, church, and in the community.

Mark and wife, Maggie, raised five kids a stone’s throw from Bethel’s Ona Orth Athletic Complex. Katie ‘07 married to Jake ‘08, Bjorn ‘10 married to Anne ‘13, Erik ‘11 married to Maggie ‘12, Nik ‘14 married to Megan ‘18, and Lars ‘16 married to Nicole ‘16. Mark and Maggie, grandparents to 13 and counting, are hoping to close an “Anderson/Bruhnding package deal” for Bethel tuition beginning fall quarter 2028!