University of St. Thomas Development

Saint Paul, MN

Ben Fraser

Deputy Athletic Director, Development and External Operations

5 Yrs

Nick Hoekstra

Director of Development, Athletics

4 Yrs

Jenna Handel

Director of Development

1 Yr

Olivia Welsch

Associate Director of Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Events

4 Yrs

Mallory Helget

Assistant Director of Development

1 Yr

Department History

Development 2025–2026

Person	Role
Ben Fraser	Deputy Athletic Director, Development and External Operations
Nick Hoekstra	Director of Development, Athletics
Jenna Handel	Director of Development
Olivia Welsch	Associate Director of Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Events
Mallory Helget	Assistant Director of Development

Person	Role
Ben Fraser	Deputy Athletic Director, Development and External Operations
Nick Hoekstra	Director of Development, Athletics
Olivia Welsch	Associate Director of Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Events

Person	Role
Ben Fraser	Sr. Associate AD, Development
Nick Hoekstra	Director of Development, Athletics
Olivia Welsch	Associate Director of Annual Giving