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You may also click below to contact one of us individually, or you may write to us at Admissions, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato MN 56001.

Admissions Staff


 

Tom Flunker

Tom Flunker

Admissions Counselor

Having taught at the grade school and high school levels for 14 years prior to coming to Bethany, I now have an opportunity to see several of the same students I taught, coached (or even coached against), when they visit with me about their options for college. I enjoy working at Bethany because it is great to be able to share with students the many opportunities that await them at Bethany. For students to see the incredible uniqueness of our campus, and realize that attending college at Bethany really is a viable option is truly rewarding.

My areas:
Twin Cities, Milwaukee, and the Fox Cities and Green Bay in Wisconsin. Tom also works with students of color and minority students throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Phone 507-344-7577 Send Tom a message
Dan Gerdts

Dan Gerdts

Admissions Counselor

I am extremely excited to be part of the Bethany community again and am very thankful for the opportunity to serve our Lord in this capacity. Having worked with students after receiving my education degree in 2005, I love meeting with them and advising in their decision-making processes. I look forward to learning new things and meeting many new people along the way.

My areas:
Minnesota schools outside of the Twin Cities metro area and Lutheran High Schools in Michigan

Phone 507-344-7441 Send Dan a message
Zach Herd

Zach Herd

Admissions Counselor

Having graduated from Bethany, I have grown in all facets of life not only as an individual, but in my faith as well. I enjoy meeting new people on a daily basis while assisting each student throughout the process of selecting the right school that is going to impact them in the present, as well as allow them to learn and understand life lessons that last beyond their college education.

My areas:
Iowa, Wisconsin, and select schools in Minnesota

Phone 507-344-7737    
Linda Loge

Linda Loge

Associate Dean of Admissions

I enjoy working with students as they make plans for their future and then watching them grow through the Christian education and activities that Bethany Lutheran College offers.

My areas:
Transfer students and the Eastern Time Zone

Phone 507-344-7322 Send Linda a message
Estelle Vlieger

Estelle Vlieger

Admissions Counselor

I love my job because everyday is different. I never know what the day will bring, who I’ll meet or where I’ll get to go next!

My areas:
Twin Cities metro area, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and select high schools in the Mankato and southeastern Minnesota area

Phone 507-344-7722 Send Estelle a message
Don Westphal

Don Westphal

Dean of Admissions

Having graduated from Bethany, I’ve worked here for the past 18 years. In addition to my duties in the admissions office, I also enjoy working with our communication students on the MSU Maverick hockey broadcasts.

My areas:
Lutheran High Schools in Minnesota, and the Mountain and Pacific Time Zones.

Phone 507-344-7320 Send Don a message
Tanya Homan

Tanya Homan

Admissions Representative

As a 2008 graduate from Bethany, I enjoy working with students during their college decision making process; sharing my experiences as well as many other opportunities available to them. I'm blessed to have the opportunity to represent the campus here in Chicago, visting with students at Lutheran High Schools Illinois and Wisconsin.

My areas:
Lutheran High Schools in Wisconsin and Illinois

Send Tanya an email    
Jill Merten

Jill Merten

Admissions Representative

I am blessed to be a part of the extended Bethany family in Arizona. It has been a joy to travel to high schools and meet so many different students and share all of the many things that Bethany has to offer. For me personally, attending Bethany was such an enormous benefit to my life as I grew academically and spiritually.

My areas:
Phoenix and Tucson

Phone 602-503-6002