Jerry Schwenke

Jerry Schwenke has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Jerry served as the Chief of Staff at Bethany International starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations Architect (titled COO) at JGist Global from 2021 to 2022. Jerry also held the position of Chief of Staff/Admin Director at the University of Minnesota from 2014 to 2021. Jerry was a Board Member at DEO CANTAMUS OF MINNESOTA from 2012 to 2021 and an Administrator at Chisago Christian School from 2010 to 2014. Jerry began their career at the University of Denver, where they held multiple roles including Human Resources and Finance Coordinator, Interim Director of Budget and Planning, Budget Coordinator, and Residence Life Budget Intern. Before that, Jerry worked as a Teacher of Music and Advanced Mathematics at Beth Eden Baptist School from 2002 to 2005.

Jerry Schwenke earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education: Organization and Governance with a minor in Student Development from the University of Denver, which they attended from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Music from Clearwater Christian College, where they studied from 1998 to 2001.