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We're a team of writers, designers, and strategists, who love talking about Bethel. So we take the stories of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends, and communicate them to the outside world in a variety of ways. Whether it’s writing news stories for the website or emailing our alumni, we strive to communicate about Bethel in a style that informs, engages, and inspires. With insight and creativity, we get out the news about Bethel.

We live and breathe fonts, colors, and images, so when it comes to promoting Bethel in print or on the web, we love that we get to capture its essence, communicate its message, and maintain the integrity of the Bethel brand in a creative, compelling, and consistent manner. We wake up each day excited to engage our audiences, serve the Bethel community, and move Bethel’s web presence forward. 

Get to know who we are and how we can support your communication and marketing needs.

 

Paul McGinnis

Paul McGinnis

Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment
paul-mcginnis@bethel.edu

Strategic. Facilitator. Prankster. 

Areas of Expertise: Seeing around corners, finding alternative ways to proceed, creating order out of chaos and creating high-performing teams.

Tim Hammer

Tim Hammer

Director of Marketing
timothy-hammer@bethel.edu

Strategic. Loyal. Netflix addict.

Areas of Expertise: Cross-channel marketing strategy and execution, data analysis, and team development.

Mike Hadley

Mike Hadley

Creative Director
m-hadley@bethel.edu

Visionary. Relational. Improv comedian.

Areas of Expertise: Integrated team leadership, brand management, ideation.

Kelsey Ristow

Kelsey Ristow

Project Manager
k-ristow@bethel.edu

Relational. Analytical. Wishful Great British Baking Show Contestant. 

Areas of Expertise: Project management, data analysis, process improvement, collaboration.

Kristi Ellison

Kristi Ellison

Graphic Designer
kristi-ellison@bethel.edu

Problem-solver. Planner. Emphathizer.

Areas of Expertise: Moodboards, typography, design versatility, branding, iconography.

Vesna Jankovic

Vesna Jankovic

Data & Mail Specialist
vej47598@bethel.edu

Approachable. Dependable. Trilingual.

Areas of Expertise: Data and mail task management, student teaching and training, and assists admissions staff and departments with enrollment mailings.

Jacob Johnson

Jacob Johnson

Web Designer
jb-johnson@bethel.edu

Equanimous. Judicious. Purveyor of GIFs.

Areas of Expertise: Front-end design and development.

Darin Jones

Darin Jones

Senior Graphic Designer
d-jones@bethel.edu

Thoughtful. Clever. Triathlete.

Areas of Expertise: Bethel Magazine, marketing, branding.

JD O'Brien

JD O'Brien

Videographer/Photographer
jd-obrien@bethel.edu

Storyteller. Motivator. Hobby collector. 

Areas of Expertise: Video production and editing.

Jason Schoonover

Jason Schoonover

Content Specialist
schjas@bethel.edu

Curious. Invested. Vintage Vinyl Collector.

Areas of Expertise: Writing, storytelling, editing, style.

Lexi Skoog

Lexi Skoog

Marketing Manager
lexi-skoog@bethel.edu

Relational. Intentional. Kombucha addict.

Areas of expertise: Project management, event production, organization, communication.

Cherie Suonvieri

Cherie Suonvieri

Marketing Manager
c-suonvieri@bethel.edu

Adaptable. Generous. Outdoorsy.

Areas of Expertise: Content strategy, social media, feature writing, editing, and style.

Tom Vukelich

Tom Vukelich

Senior Graphic Designer
t-vukelich@bethel.edu

Productive. Orderly. Theatrical.

Areas of Expertise: Brochures, postcards, invitations, newsletters, programs.

Macey Heath

Macey Heath

Social Media Content Specialist
m-heath@bethel.edu

Intuitive. Empathetic. Coffee aficionado.

Areas of Expertise: Writing, editing, content creation, social media.

ShaeLynn Erickson

ShaeLynn Erickson

Marketing Operations Coordinator
shaelynn-erickson@bethel.edu

Practical. Loyal. Art enthusiast.

Areas of Expertise: budget management, billing, purchasing, project management

Sacia Marquardt

Sacia Marquardt

Marketing Technology Specialist
s-marquardt@bethel.edu

Driven. Enthusiastic. Overthinker.

Areas of Expertise: marketing technologies, training, support, reporting.

Carter Nelson

Carter Nelson

Photographer/Videographer
carter-nelson@bethel.edu

Creative. Compassionate. Strategic.

Areas of Expertise: photography and video editing.

Monique Kleinhuizen

Monique Kleinhuizen

Content Specialist
chamon@bethel.edu

Creative. Bubbly. National park enthusiast.

Areas of expertise: AP Style, content strategy, and making complex topics approachable.

Heather Schnese

Heather Schnese

Content Specialist
johheaj@bethel.edu

Discerning. Detail-oriented. Book lover.

Areas of Expertise: Writing, editing, content creation