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Meet the Admissions Staff

We are working to create a territory map for each admissions counselor. If you know your counselor, you'll find his/her profile and e-mail address below. If you are uncertain (but still want information about Manchester College) please contact us at admitinfo@manchester.edu. We will direct your message to your counselor, and he/she will contact you at his/her first opportunity.

Remember, too, that you can call us anytime at 800-852-3648.

Carissa Rose - Admissions Counselor
cjrose@manchester.edu

Greg Hetrick - Admissions Counselor
gbhetrick@manchester.edu

Ange Huffman - Senior Admissions Counselor
arhuffman@manchester.edu

Heather Varner - Admissions Telecounselor
hmvarner@manchester.edu

John Beery - Music Recruiter

Katie Laier - Associate Director of Admissions and Transfer Student Recruiter
kmlaier@manchester.edu

Dr. David McFadden - Executive Vice President

Dave oversees operations of the Office of Admissions and recruits international students. In addition, Dave works with integrated marketing, institutional research and strategic planning. He is a 1982 graduate of Manchester College and completed his M.I.S. and Ph.D. in political science. He also teaches a course in environmental politics here at Manchester College.......contact Dave at DFMcFadden@manchester.edu

Stuart Jones - Dean of Enrollment

Stuart provides institutional leadership for enrollment and retention initiatives as well as overseeing the new student Success Center.  He is in his sixth year with Manchester and has been part of implementing strategic enrollment changes since February, 2007.  He has his undergraduate degree in communications from Purdue University, a master’s degree in theology from Christian Theological Seminary, and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Education and Higher Education Leadership with Northcentral University. Contact him at sdjones@manchester.edu.

Jill Biehl - Administrative Assistant/Campus Visit Coordinator

Jill has been with Manchester College as an administrative assistant for over 25 years. She coordinates campus visitors, manages the communication flow to prospective students, is the primary receptionist, inputs all applications for admission, and is the primary support for admissions counselors. If you want to plan an individual visit to Manchester's campus or attend one of our Spartan Days, Jill is the person to call or e-mail.........contact Jill at JLBiehl@manchester.edu

Sandy Bendsen - International Student recruiter

Sandy came to Manchester College in 1996 after working as secretary of the Elkhart Church of the Brethren for over 10 years. Sandy is responsible for international student information and she is the primary support for the executive vice president.........contact Sandy at SKBendsen@manchester.edu

Keri Wakeland - Admissions Secretary

Keri joined the admissions office during the summer of 2003.  She is primarily responsible for data entry, materials and publications inventory, and general support for the admissions counselors.........contact Keri at KLWakeland@manchester.edu

Adam Hohman - Associate Director of Admissions

Adam obtained his bachelor's degree from MC in 2001. He worked with the Office of Residential Life as the A. Blair Helman Hall director for three years before joining Admissions in 2004.  Originally from Elkhart, Adam now lives in North Manchester. Contact Adam at arhohman@manchester.edu

Kim Reinoehl - Assistant Director of Admissions

Kim oversees the awarding of academic scholarships and coordinates our Spartan Days and Scholarship Days. Kim graduated from Manchester College in 1998.........contact Kim at  KJReinoehl@manchester.edu