Chief Investment Officer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Spencer Kring

Chief Investment Officer

Spencer Kring is a Senior Business Finance and Data Analytics/Analysis Major. Spencer joined the Royals Investment Fund to gain hands‑on experience applying the concepts he’s learned in the classroom to real‑world markets. He envisions himself moving out of the Midwest and pursuing an analyst role in the investment industry. His goal is to become a portfolio manager and earn his CFA. Spencer is also on the men’s hockey team at Bethel, and enjoys trying new foods, spending time with friends, and Golfing in the summer.

caden Dejong

Chief Operating Officer

Caden is a Senior Business Finance and Data Analytics/Analysis major. Caden joined the fund to deepen his understanding of investing and the challenges and ideas that come with working in the investment space. Additionally, he wanted to gain practical experience and manage and grow the funds that investors entrust to the organization. After graduating, Caden will work in the banking sector as a data solutions coordinator for Minnco Credit Union. Caden is also a student athlete on Bethel University’s football team.

Risk & Operations

David Erickson

Director of Risk & Operations

David is a senior Business Finance Analytics & Analysis major. David joined the fund to learn more about the investment world and to develop his leadership skills. After graduation, he will be working as a financial analyst for General Mills. A fun fact is that David has spent the majority of his life growing up in East Africa and is currently a player on the Bethel Soccer team.

Albert Rundell

Albert Rundell is a junior Finance and Analytics major. He joined the fund to gain more real-world knowledge about wealth management and investment. His plans after Bethel are to enter the business world, either in a finance, data analytics, or investment position. Albert is also a wide receiver on the football team.

Calvin Hove

Calvin Hove is a senior majoring in Business Analytics/AI and Finance. He joined the fund to gain experience with a more formal, theory-based, long-term investing approach. After graduation, he plans to continue working IT Business, ideally within the realm of Business Intelligence and Enterprise Resource Planning. In his free time, he fixes and maintains his car and motorcycle.

Eli Nowacki

Eli Nowacki is a junior, majoring in Business Finance and Analytics/AI. He joined the fund to learn more about investments and the stock market, as well as to take advantage of all the learning experiences at Bethel. After graduation, Eli plans to explore different fields in finance before pursuing his MBA and going on to teach at a Christian college. Outside of the RIF, Eli is a part of the football team and is involved in BethelBiz and Bethel Student Government.

Nathan Hunt

Nathan Hunt is a junior, majoring in Business Finance, Analytics, and Spanish. He joined the fund because it offers a valuable learning opportunity and hands-on experience he wouldn’t gain from classes alone. After graduating from Bethel, he plans to get a nice job in the career path he is pursuing and continue to travel around the world when he can. Nathan also plays on the men's soccer team and can speak Spanish fluently.

Marketing

Caitlyn Wrzesien

Caitlyn Wrzesien is a senior Marketing student with a minor in Graphic Design. She joined the Royals Investment Fund to expand her business knowledge in an area she doesn’t typically have a lot of exposure to. She has gained a ton of valuable insight into how marketing interacts in a more financial-based environment and how much value can be created from a combination of the two. After graduation, Caitlyn sees herself in an event marketing role for a company that provides products and services she’s passionate about. She hopes to travel a lot and find ways to share the Gospel throughout all of her endeavors. In her free time, you may see Caitlyn baking, shopping, decorating, embroidering, taking photos, hiking, and camping! She is involved in track, Royals Investment Fund, and BethelBiz and was a part of Bethel's Welcome Week during her junior and senior years. A fun fact about Caitlyn is that her last name means "September" in Polish!

Carter Johnson

Carter Johnson is a senior studying Business Finance and Entrepreneurship with a passion for leadership and strategy. As a football player and BethelBiz mentee, he thrives in team settings and enjoys building connections. Carter loves watching the Alabama Crimson Tide and Minnesota Vikings, as well as spending quality time with family and friends. His favorite snack is fresh strawberries. After graduation, Carter looks forward to joining the banking or insurance industry. He is excited to gain new insights and grow with the team this year.

Luca Lombardi

Luca Lombardi is a junior majoring in Business Marketing with minors in Spanish and Photojournalism. As a BBEA director and a contributor to the Clarion, Luca brings a creative flair to everything he does. He enjoys spending time with friends, playing soccer, skiing, biking, canoeing, and capturing moments on film. His favorite snacks include bread with olive oil and Alfajores, a sweet Argentine treat. His music taste ranges from The Beatles and Mac Miller to Bob Marley. In the Royals Investment Fund, Luca focuses on podcast production, social media, branding, and merchandise design!

Symone Harms

Symone Harms is a junior Media Production and Business Marketing student. She's actively involved on campus through theatre productions, The 25, BethelBiz, and intramural volleyball. Her diverse interests include acting, singing, playing piano, traveling, shopping, and co-hosting "Rooted," a podcast. Symone loves fries with ranch, ice cream, beach days in Hawaii, and anything from the teen Justin Bieber era. She is most excited to contribute to the Royals Investment Fund’s social media, branding, podcast, and website projects. A fun fact about Symone is that she always has toothpicks on hand!

Isaac Lange

Isaac Lange is a senior Marketing major. Isaac joined the fund to be a part of a business community and to further expand his financial knowledge. After graduation, he hopes to own his own business, travel and explore the world, and be involved in mentoring the youth, making a lasting impact!

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor is a junior Finance and Marketing major. Josh joined the fund to gain a deeper understanding of financial decision making and develop important skills for his future career. After graduation, Josh sees himself working in marketing research. In his free time you may see him golfing and spending time with friends!

Kiera Thurston

Kiera Thurston is a junior Marketing and Finance major. Kiera joined the fund to gain valuable hands-on experience that expands outside beyond the classroom, allowing her to apply concepts she has learned to a real life simulation. After graduating, she hopes to travel and work internationally for a marketing/advertising firm. Outside of the fund, you may see Keira spending time with friends or enjoying the outdoors. She enjoys going on spontaneous trips and adventures!

research

Brody bush

Brody Bush is a senior double majoring in Business Finance and Computer Science. Brody joined the fund to learn about Equity Research and portfolio management. Following graduation, Brody is hoping to work on the investment team of the company he is currently interning for. Some of his hobbies include, lifting, golf, being outside, and tinker with computers

Wes myers

Wes Myers is currently a junior at Bethel majoring in Business Finance and Data Analytics. Wes joined the fund to get hands on experience with security research. His plans after graduating Bethel are to get into wealth management or investments. Some of his hobbies he enjoys are baseball, the fund, Bethel Biz. Fun fact about him is that he is a black belt in Karate!

Lyiafong Vang

Lyiafong Vang is a senior majoring in Business Finance, Business Analytics & Analysis and Analytics. Lyiafong joined the fund to learn how to invest Following graduation, he isn’t sure what his plans are, but hopes to join the wealth management industry or become an investment banker. In his free time, you might see Lyiafong playing badminton!

Jovani Perez Sanchez

Jovani is a Senior Finance student. He joined the fund to get more hands-on experience in the financial services industry, to learn what the role of an investment analyst looks like, to challenge myself outside of the classroom and to begin exploring career opportunities within the finance/investment industry. Following graduation, Jovani will be a credit analyst at a Commercial bank here in Minneapolis. Some of his hobbies include cooking, hiking, and trying out local restaurants and cafes!

grant nelson

Grant Nelson is a senior Business Finance major. Grant joined the fund to get a better understanding of investment and to expand his knowledge of financial analysis and valuation. Secondarily, he also joined for the real-world experience with real investments. After he graduates, he would like to pursue a career in private equity or a related field within investment. Some of Grant's hobbies are being involved in the Bethel Track and Field team as a 400m specialist and a captain. He is involved as well on campus, supporting and organizing the Tackle Cancer fundraiser, and is involved as a Capital Markets TA.

Ethan Ahrar

Ethan Ahrar is a senior Business Finance and Analytics major. After graduation, he is interested in pursuing Commercial Real Estate (Brokerage/Valuations) and Wealth Management. Ethan says that joining the RIF last semester has been the highlight of his academic experience studying at Bethel. While developing research skills and relationships with classmates & professors, the RIF has guided his perspective on how to approach his education and professional career. He says that the resources that are offered within this program are truly impactful. Some of Ethan's hobbies are being a part of the Men's Tennis team, the Bethel Biz Mentorship Program, Peer Registration Advisor, and being an Admissions Tour Guide.

Jacob Larson

Jacob Larson is a junior majoring in Accounting and Finance at Bethel. After Bethel, he plans on working in public accounting and working towards a CPA. Jacob joined the RIF because he wants to gain knowledge and participate in real-world research regarding the market, and be able to perform his own analysis of stocks, and make educated research decisions for his own portfolio in the future. Some of his hobbies include being a SHIFT leader at Bethel, golfing, fishing, pickleball, tennis, disc golf, and playing spike ball!

Jacob Merriam

Jacob is a sophomore majoring in Business Finance. He joined the RIF because of his interest in investing in stocks. Jacob’s plans after graduating are to get into wealth management. Some of his hobbies include being on the tennis team at Bethel

Jacob wills

Jacob is a junior majoring in Business Finance. He joined the fund because he heard great things about the RIF and that it would be an amazing opportunity for him to learn and gain a lot of new skills. He knew that joining the RIF would also make me stand out when applying for jobs in the future. He says it has made him get out of his comfort zone, and he is enjoying it so far! Jacob does not have set plans after graduation, but plans to go where God leads him, ideally in a role related to finance. Some of his hobbies include golfing and grass maintenance. Fun fact about him is that he runs a small golf club repair business.

Jesse Balc

Jesse is a junior majoring in Business Finance at Bethel. Jesse joined the fund to improve his investment research ability. Following graduation, he plans to pursue careers in private equity and professional golf. His hobbies include playing on the men’s golf team at Bethel.

Joe Westlund

Joe is a junior majoring in Business Finance at Bethel. Joe joined the RIF to gain hands-on, real-world experience with investing for himself personally and professionally. After graduating from Bethel, he plans on working in finance with the hope of becoming a leader of a company. Some of his hobbies include being involved in men’s NCAA ice hockey.

Matthew Berezowski

Matthew is a senior majoring in Business Finance and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Matthew joined the fund to see if it is something he would want to pursue professionally. He is undecided on his plans following graduation. Some of his hobbies include hockey, music, and surfing!

Michael Miller

Michael is a Business Finance major at Bethel. He joined the fund because he wants to go into wealth management. The RIF is a perfect hands-on experience for the ability to grow before he is done with college. Learning the foundational concepts of how to analyze a stock is something he wants to grow in and learn, so he can apply it in the classroom and also in wealth management. His plans after graduating are to get certified to be a financial advisor, go into the wealth management industry, and join a team at a firm. You might catch him playing pickleball or spike ball outside. On a Thursday night or Sunday morning, you might find him playing drums as well!

Nick Richards

Nick is a senior majoring in Business Finance at Bethel. Nick joined the RIF to grow in his understanding of investing and gain experience to take into the finance industry. After graduation, he was to get into Financial advising/management in the financial services industry. Nick loves water and snow sports!

Sarah Wagemaker

Sarah is a senior majoring in Business Finance and HR Management at Bethel. She joined the RIF because she wanted to gain more knowledge in investing and how it applies to the real world. After graduation, she plans to work full-time somewhere in the Twin Cities. Fun fact about Sarah is that she is in bags (cornhole) leagues in Minnesota!

Daniel gabrio

Daniel is currently a senior at Bethel as a Business Finance Major and a Minor in Mathematics. He joined the fund to get valuable experience working with investments and managing funds, while also being in a supportive and amazing community! After graduating, he wants to join the workforce in the finance and investment industry or the golf industry. Some of his hobbies include golfing, bowling, and curling. Fun fact about him is that in high school, he was the only one in his school history to compete in a Golf state championship, a Bowling state championship, and a curling state championship!