Executive Cabinet Members
This administrative team serves in an advisory capacity to the president.
President
Email: john.hoffman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 304
Executive Vice President & Senior Academic Officer, Northwest Technical College
Email: ketmani.kouanchao@ntcmn.edu
Office: Northwest Technical College Campus 105
Vice President for American Indian Student Success & Campus Diversity Officer
Email: chrissy.downwind@bemidjistate.edu
Office: American Indian Resource Center 114
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Email: krisi.fenner@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 349
Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: benjamin.hoffman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 311
Vice President of University Advancement
Email: allyssa.joseph@bemidjistate.edu
Office: David Park House
Director of Athletics
Email: brittany.lauritsen@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Physical Education Complex 200
Interim Head of Staff
Email: henoc.preciado@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 304
Senior Student Affairs Officer & Dean of Students
Email: kevin.stensberg@bemidjistate.edu
Interim Provost
Email: jeffrey.ueland@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 305
Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Email: megan.zothman@bemidjistate.edu
Office: Deputy Hall 335
Other Administrative Units
Bemidji State University is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. In addition to the Office of the President, Bemidji State University has administrative units designed to lead academic and student services, innovation and operational aspects of the university.
Administrative Units
- President
- Office of Academic Affairs
- Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Division of Finance & Administration
- Division of Student Life & Success
The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation also provides leadership through its “friend-raising” and fundraising functions.