HOME > ABOUT > PRESIDENT AND LEADERSHIP President and Leadership Dr. Gene Pfeifer is the tenth president of Bethany Lutheran College, taking on the role in July 2015. Pfeifer earned a bachelor’s degree from Martin Luther College (MLC), a master of science in education from The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, and a doctor of philosophy in education, curriculum and instruction from the University of Minnesota. Pfeifer is married to Carrie Pfeifer, who holds a doctor of education with special education focus from Nova Southeastern University. She is also a faculty member at Bethany serving as a full-time associate professor in the Education Department, and the Learning Disabilities Coordinator. Prior to assuming the presidency at Bethany, Pfeifer was President of St. Croix Lutheran Grades 6-12 in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Pfeifer also served as Professor of Education and Director of Clinical Experiences at Martin Luther College (MLC) from 1993 until 2007. Under Pfeifer’s leadership, St. Croix saw significant growth in both traditional and international enrollment numbers, and the campus of the private, Christian, college preparatory school expanded in size. Upon Pfeifer’s election, Rev. Herbert Huhnerkoch, chair of Bethany’s Board of Regents, said of Pfeifer, “The Regents of Bethany Lutheran College warmly welcome Dr. Pfeifer and his wife, Carrie, to the campus. Throughout the election process, it became clear that Dr. Pfeifer’s dedication to the mission of Bethany Lutheran College, his demonstrated leadership skills, wide-ranging experiences, and desire to prepare leaders grounded in the Christian faith, were personal attributes the College could benefit from as it looks to the future.” Gene Pfeifer President of the College 507-344-7317 OM 200 Send Message Follow President Pfeifer: Board of Regents Members: Rev. Herbert Huhnerkoch, Chair Rev. Mark Bartels, Vice Chair Mr. William Soule, JD, Secretary Mr. Willis Anthony, PhD Rev. Erwin Ekhoff Mr. Lyle Fahning Dr. Joshua Mears Mr. James Minor Rev. Alex Ring Mr. Timothy Roemhildt Mr. John Scott Rev. David Thompson Ex Officio Member: Rev. Glenn Obenberger, Evangelical Lutheran Synod President Advisory Members: Gene Pfeifer, PhD, Bethany Lutheran College President Rev. Gaylin Schmeling, Bethany Lutheran Seminary President Past Presidents Dan R. Bruss Dan R. Bruss Ph.D. was the ninth president of Bethany Lutheran College (BLC). An alumnus of BLC (’73), he returned to lead his alma mater READ MORE » Marvin G. Meyer BLC President, 1982-2002 The Board of Regents called Meyer in November 1982. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa. READ MORE » Prof. Norman Holte BLC President, 1978-1982 Holte received a call from the Bethany Lutheran College Board of Regents in August 1978 to serve as the first lay president READ MORE » Rev. Theodore A. Aaberg BLC Interim President, 1977-1978 Aaberg was the president of Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary when he was asked to serve as acting president of the college READ MORE » Rev. Raymond Branstad BLC President, 1970-1977 Branstad was serving as pastor of King of Grace Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, Minnesota when he was called to serve as READ MORE » Rev. Dr. Bjarne Wollan Teigen BLC President, 1950-1970 Teigen became president of the institution in 1950. He served in the capacity of president for 20 years before moving back into READ MORE » Rev. Dr. Sigurd Christian Ylvisaker BLC President, 1930-1950 Ylvisaker became the institution’s third president in 1930. He held a doctorate from the University of Leipzig, Germany, and taught at Concordia READ MORE » Rev. Walter E. Buszin BLC Interim President, 1929-1930 Buszin was also an ordained minister and a faculty member in the music department at Bethany. He served one academic year READ MORE » Rev. Holden Olsen BLC President, 1927-1929 Olsen had been president of Bethany Ladies College, an institution owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. The all-girls school READ MORE » Bethany Lutheran College provides Christian higher education in a challenging academic environment where personal mentoring guides students to pursue knowledge, truth, and discernment for productive and fulfilling lives. Map/Directions Call Now Ways To Give RESOURCES A-Z Index Campus Maps Directory Accreditation SERVICES Bookstore/Spirit Store Library/Archives MyBLC BLC Email Bethany Cares CONTACT 700 Luther Drive Mankato, MN 56001 800-944-3066 507-344-7000 © 2021 Bethany Lutheran CollegePolicies & NoticesHelp & FeedbackSearchSign In Social Media Directory We Value Your Privacy SETTINGS NextRoll, Inc. ("NextRoll") and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies on this site and use personal data (e.g., your IP address). 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