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, creating Bethel Magazine, 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.
Michael Vedders
Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer
vedmic@bethel.edu
Motivational. Generous. Adventurer.
Areas of Expertise: Strategic and data-driven marketing and enrollment planning, marketing media and digital reporting, project prioritization, client relations.
Tim Hammer
Director of Marketing
timothy-hammer@bethel.edu
Strategic. Loyal. Netflix addict.
Areas of Expertise: Project management and strategic planning.
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.
Morgan Colby
Project Manager
morgan-colby@bethel.edu
Rational. Easygoing. Outdoorsy.
Areas of Expertise: Project management, design, production.
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, content, production.
Jenny Hudalla
Senior Content Specialist
j-hudalla@bethel.edu
Perceptive. Bold. Horizon chaser.
Areas of Expertise: Web content strategy, brand storytelling, feature writing, 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.
Darin Jones
Senior Graphic Designer
d-jones@bethel.edu
Thoughtful. Clever. Triathlete.
Areas of Expertise: Bethel Magazine, marketing, branding.
Judd Martinson
Marketing Technology Specialist
j-martinson@bethel.edu
Connector. Empathetic. Drummer.
Areas of Expertise: Marketing tool optimization, Cascade support, and communication.
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.
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.
Ty Walls
Videographer/Photographer
t-walls@bethel.edu
Passionate. Creative. Six-String Strummer.
Areas of Expertise: Visual Storytelling and Post-Production
Michelle Westlund
Senior Content Specialist
m-westlund@bethel.edu
Organized. Spunky. Sports fanatic.
Areas of Expertise: Bethel Magazine, editing, writing, proofreading, grammar/style.
