Meet Our People

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.