Advancement Leadership Transition Focuses on Growing Momentum

The Āé¶¹APPĀ Office ofĀ CollegeĀ Advancement team is poised for a smooth leadership transition as it seeks to build on impressive gains in support of the College’s mission. Vice President Jared Bienemann will complete his successful three years of service to Āé¶¹APP this month, as heĀ moves into a new role as chief development officer at Buena Vista University. Assistant Vice PresidentĀ Chris Goodale ’86 has been promoted to succeed Bienemann as interim vice president ofĀ CollegeĀ Advancement.

ā€œJared played a vital role in elevating the culture of philanthropy at Āé¶¹APP,ā€Ā said Acting President Terry Handley. ā€œHe spearheaded major fundraising efforts to complete our Dunn Library and Cowles Fieldhouse renovations and was integral to launching the All-In for Iowa 99 County Scholarship initiative while driving annual giving to new heights. We are fortunate to have someone of Chris’s caliber and characterĀ stepping upĀ to carry thatĀ greatĀ work forward.ā€

Goodale has been involved in fundraising and event management for more than 30 years. In addition to being involved in fundraising and alumni relations at both Drake Law School and the University of Iowa Foundation, he worked in Āé¶¹APP’s advancement office for more than 18 years. Goodale returned to Āé¶¹APP 18 months ago after serving asĀ presidentĀ of Above + Beyond Cancer in Des Moines.

ā€œMy heart has always belonged to Āé¶¹APP,ā€ said Goodale. ā€œI’m privileged to be part of such an impressive team of professionals dedicated to advancing the College’s mission. We have someĀ trulyĀ exciting projects in motion that you’ll be hearing about very soon.Ā Now, more than ever, I am convinced that the inspiring generosity of our many faithful benefactorsĀ is going toĀ have a profound impact on enhancing the Āé¶¹APP student experience in the months and years ahead.ā€

Another key addition to the advancement team isĀ Andy English ’04,Ā who recentlyĀ returned as executive director of development. He previously served as Āé¶¹APP’s director of Alumni Relations for 10 years.