New AD Begins Job at Bethel
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowBethel College has named Tom Visker athletic director. He previously served as the school's dean of humanities and education. Visker replaces Jody Martinez, who left for a coaching position in Florida.
July 2, 2014
News Release
Mishawaka, Ind. — Tom Visker, Ph.D., begins his tenure today as athletic director for the Bethel College Pilots, transitioning from his previous role as professor of kinesiology and dean of humanities and education.
“Tom is a gifted teacher, mentor and coach,” says Shawn Holtgren, Ph.D., vice president for student development. “He has served Bethel well for more than ten years and we are excited for what he brings to his new role. The Bethel Pilots can look forward to a bright future under his leadership.”
Visker replaces Jody Martinez, who served as athletic director for four years and head women’s basketball coach for 17 years. Martinez recently left Bethel for a coaching position at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla.
Visker comes to the position with 22 years of experience as the head baseball coach at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, in addition to his 11 years of experience as a dean and professor at Bethel.
Bethel College is an accredited Christian college offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 70 areas of study. The current enrollment of more than 1,800 includes students from 34 states and Puerto Rico, 10 countries and 16 percent from culturally diverse backgrounds. In addition to its beautifully wooded 75-acre main campus in Mishawaka, Ind., Bethel also offers specific academic programs at sites in Fort Wayne, Ind., Dowagiac, Mich., and St. Joseph, Mich. Connect with Bethel online at BethelCollege.edu, or via Facebook (Facebook.com/BethelCollege), Twitter (Twitter.com/BethelCollegeIN), YouTube (YouTube.com/BethelCollegeIndiana) and Instagram (Instagram.com/BethelCollege).
Source: Bethel College