Meet Our People
Office of Marketing and Communications
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
Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing
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
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
Creative Director
m-hadley@bethel.edu
Visionary. Relational. Improv comedian.
Areas of Expertise: Integrated team leadership, brand management, ideation.

Christine Erntson
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
c-erntson@bethel.edu
Fearless. Clever. Chicago sports fan.
Areas of Expertise: Budgeting, office management, department efficiency and productivity, student leadership, internal and crisis communication.

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
Graphic Designer
kristi-ellison@bethel.edu
Problem-solver. Planner. Emphathizer.
Areas of Expertise: Moodboards, typography, design versatility, branding, iconography.

Laura Gilleland
Project Manager
laura-gilleland@bethel.edu
Relational. Positive. Proud to be bald.
Areas of Expertise: Project management, social media management, communication, enrollment, production.

Wes Halula
Senior Videographer
w-halula@bethel.edu
Listener. Mover of Pictures. Yarn-Spinner.
Areas of Expertise: Directing, Producing, Screenwriting.

Jenny Hudalla
Lead Communications Specialist
j-hudalla@bethel.edu
Perceptive. Bold. Horizon chaser.
Areas of Expertise: Internal and crisis communication, web content strategy, brand storytelling, editing, and style.

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
Web Designer
jb-johnson@bethel.edu
Equanimous. Judicious. Purveyor of GIFs.
Areas of Expertise: Front-end design and development.

Katie Johnson
Content Specialist
katie-johnson@bethel.edu
Developer. Listener. Pittsburgh Steeler Fanatic.
Areas of Expertise: Writing, social media, editing, brainstorming, storytelling, and style.

Darin Jones
Senior Graphic Designer
d-jones@bethel.edu
Thoughtful. Clever. Triathlete.
Areas of Expertise: Bethel Magazine, marketing, branding.

JD O'Brien
Videographer/Photographer
jd-obrien@bethel.edu
Storyteller. Motivator. Hobby collector.
Areas of Expertise: Video production and editing.

Jason Schoonover
Content Specialist
schjas@bethel.edu
Curious. Invested. Vintage Vinyl Collector.
Areas of Expertise: Writing, storytelling, editing, style.

Lexi Skoog
Project Manager
lexi-skoog@bethel.edu
Relational. Intentional. Kombucha addict.
Areas of expertise: Project management, event production, organization, communication.

Cherie Suonvieri
Content Specialist
c-suonvieri@bethel.edu
Adaptable. Understanding. Explorer.
Areas of Expertise: Bethel University Blog, social media, feature writing, editing, and style.

Fiona Tranquillo
Project Manager
f-tranquillo@bethel.edu
Intentional. Enthusiastic. Snack-lover.
Areas of expertise: Project management, production, communication, organization.

Tom Vukelich
Senior Graphic Designer
t-vukelich@bethel.edu
Productive. Orderly. Theatrical.
Areas of Expertise: Brochures, postcards, invitations, newsletters, programs.

Michelle Westlund
Senior Content Specialist
m-westlund@bethel.edu
Organized. Spunky. Sports fanatic.
Areas of Expertise: Bethel Magazine, editing, writing, proofreading, grammar/style.

Ben Martin
Videographer & Photographer
ben-martin@bethel.edu
Adventurous. Thoughtful. America Ninja Warrior.
Areas of Expertise: Capturing stills, camera operating, bringing stories to life.

Katy Gunderson
Marketing Technology Specialist
katy-gunderson@bethel.edu
Bubbly. Developer. Avid exclamation point user!
Areas of Expertise: Content management systems, brand consistency, and marketing automations.