Executive Cabinet Members

This administrative team serves in an advisory capacity to the president.

  • Dr. John L. Hoffman, president
  • Dr. Allen Bedford, provost & vice president for academic affairs
  • Tim Cobb, interim director of communications and marketing
  • Chrissy Downwind, vice president for American Indian student success & campus diversity officer
  • Krisi Fenner, vice president for finance & administration
  • Travis Greene, vice president for student life & success & Title IX coordinator for students
  • Ben Hoffman, interim associate vice president of enrollment management
  • Allyssa Joseph, vice president for university advancement
  • Dr. Ketmani Kouanchao, executive vice president & senior academic officer, Northwest Technical College
  • Britt Lauritsen, J.D., director of athletics
  • Megan Zothman, campus human resources officer & Title IX coordinator

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

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation also provides leadership through its “friend-raising” and fundraising functions.