Chief Investment Officer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

David Price

Chief Investment Officer

David Price is a senior Finance and Human Resources major. David joined the Royals Investment Fund to gain practical, hands-on experience with the investment industry to reinforce school concepts and see if it is a career that he would like to pursue in the future. He envisions himself working within the investment industry and would love to work in the portfolio management side of investments. David has a couple of hobbies he's passionate about. One of them is running; he's been an active member of both the cross country and track teams at Bethel and has loved being a part of them. Another hobby David enjoys is construction and home improvement. He loves working with his hands and is always excited to learn new skills and take on new projects.

GABE PEarson

Chief Operating Officer

Gabe Pearson is a senior Business Analytics and Analysis major. Gabe came to Bethel knowing about the opportunity of the Royals Investment Fund and made it a goal to join as early as possible to gain exposure to equity research, portfolio risk management, and Christian investing principles. Since joining, he has been grateful to say that his knowledge and experience have increased drastically, and his knowledge has become passionate about the wealth management industry, specifically individual and company stewardship of financial resources in our current world. After graduating, he expects to join the industry in some capacity, though the specific role has yet to be determined.

Risk & Operations

David Erickson

Director of Risk & Operations

David is a junior majoring in business with emphasis in finance and analytics & analysis. David joined the fund to develop himself as a professional and learn more about what goes into an investment fund. Post-grad, David envisions himself working in the Twin Cities and buying rental properties. David has spent most of his life growing up in East Africa and is currently a player on the Bethel Soccer team.

Derek Fromm

Derek Fromm is a senior Finance and Accounting major. This upcoming year, Derek is most excited to dive into FactSet and create monthly and annual reports. In ten years, Derek sees himself being married, having a few kids, and working a job he enjoys while owning a business on the side!

Anna Olson

Anna Olson is a senior majoring in Business Finance and Mathematics. She joined the fund to deepen her understanding of investments and gain practical experience. After graduation, Anna hopes to work for a company that's making a meaningful impact, where she can both learn and contribute. In her free time, you might see Anna creating art, playing games, or spending time at the cabin with her family!

Grace Solberg

Grace Solberg is a senior, business finance major and has been on the fund for the past couple of years. She initially joined the fund in order to get real world experience while still in college and to be surrounded by other students who had a similar interest for finance and investment. After graduation, Grace sees herself continuing her education through law school in the Twin Cities. Other than the fund, Grace is a member of the Bethel Volleyball team and is also a part of The 25.

Marketing

Caitlyn Wrzesien

Caitlyn 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!

Dan Herzog

Dan Herzog is a senior majoring in Marketing with a minor in Communications. He has a passion for creativity and community engagement. He's an active member of the Bethel men's soccer team, a Director of BBEA, and many other things on campus. Dan enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and spending time with friends. Dan loves all types of music, especially rap, indie rock, and anything from the 80s. Within the Royals Investment Fund, he focuses on social media, content creation, and website design. Known for his sense of humor, Dan is excited to make an impact in the RIF 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 merch design. He also loves a good nap!

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!

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 industry. He’s excited to gain new insights and grow with the team this year.

research

JOVANI Perez- Sanchez

Jovani is a junior Finance student. Jovani joined the fund because he was strongly encouraged by his professors, classmates, and friends for the real-world learning the fund provides. He wanted an experience that expanded on his in-class learning and, ultimately, an experience where he could be surrounded by ambitious and supportive peers and alumni. He is interested in venture capital, private equity, business banking, and consulting, so ideally, after graduation, he would like to get the opportunity to explore some of these careers. Besides his role as Director of Research, Jovani is a part of the Bethel Soccer Team!

Andrew Wright

Andrew is a senior Finance student with a minor in Political Science. Andrew joined the fund because he felt it was a great opportunity to learn about the Wealth Management Industry, it gives you great exposure to many different Finance careers, and it provides an excellent space to learn how to invest and grow your personal and business skills. Once he graduates, he sees himself as a commercial banker and investing in real estate/businesses. Some of his hobbies include reading financial books, investing, CrossFit, and playing pickleball. A fun fact about Andrew is that he wants to run for mayor of Duluth in the future

COllin Asplin

As a junior at Bethel, Collin is studying business finance and marketing. He joined the fund to understand the investment world in a setting where his skills could be applied. After graduation, Collin plans to work at his family-owned car dealership in Cokato, MN. Collin is also a member of the track and football teams for Bethel University.

JAck Brown

Jack Brown is a junior Finance major. Jack joined the Royal Investment Fund to learn more about investing while meeting others that have the same passion for finance that he does. In the future, he can see himself living in Minnesota and having a career in either management, finance, or real estate. Jack is a member of the Bethel men’s hockey team and he enjoys playing pickleball in his free time!

Dylan Highum

Dylan Highum is currently a junior at Bethel majoring in business finance and analytics. Highum joined the fund to utilize in-class experience for real-world opportunities. The fund has allowed him to learn more about how the stock market works and what it takes to work in this industry. After graduation, Dylan hopes to work in one of the major Minnesota sports franchises and find himself in the front office down the road. Outside of the Investment Fund, Dylan enjoys working with the Bethel Men’s Basketball team and in Campus Ministries.

Spencer Kring

Spencer is a junior, majoring in finance as well as analytics & analysis. In joining the fund, Spencer is looking to absorb real-life investment experience. After graduating, Spencer hopes to pursue a career he loves while enjoying the smaller moments of life. Outside of business, Spencer plays on the Bethel men’s hockey team and also enjoys hunting and fishing.

Austin Magunson

Austin Magnuson is a Senior Finance and Analytics major. He joined the Royal Investment Fund to gain hands-on experience in equity research, developing skills such as using tools like FactSet and presenting investment pitches to industry experts. After graduating, he would love to be working in a rotational program in the corporate FP&A space. Outside of the Fund, Austin is the Financial Officer for Bethel’s student government and plays the trumpet in the Wind Symphony.

Joel Mekelburg

Joel Mekelburg is a senior pursuing a Business Finance degree. Joel joined the fund because he saw the rare opportunities the fund provides for students in college and wanted to gain real world experience before going out into the workforce. He believes it allows for much individual growth within the wealth management industry as well as in interpersonal and group work skills. After graduation, he sees himself working in many different potential industries, financial planning being one of the foremost. Some of his hobbies include watching and participating in sports with friends, working IT, and listening to a variety of music. One fun fact about Joel is that he plans to run an Iron Man in 2028!

Noah Richards

Noah Richards is a senior Finance and Accounting major. For this upcoming year, Noah is most excited about the opportunity to get real hands-on experience in the marketplace. He is also looking forward to creating connections with like-minded individuals. Ten years from now, Noah can see himself working as a financial analyst and staying local, close to family!

Dahlia Sandberg

Dahlia Sandberg is a senior majoring in Business Finance. She joined the fund to expand her knowledge and apply her education in a professional, team-oriented environment. After graduation, Dahlia envisions working collaboratively with teams, clients, and colleagues on finance-related projects. She also hopes her career will offer opportunities to travel, with the long-term goal of becoming a professor. A fun fact about Dahlia is that she was born and raised in the interior of Alaska. On campus, she is heavily involved in organizations around campus like The 25 and the Bethel Rocket Club. 

NOah Schmit

Noah Schmit is a senior double majoring in History and Spanish. He joined the fund to gain hands-on experience in financial management and analysis. After graduation, he envisions a career that challenges him with problem-solving and critical thinking. In addition to his academic pursuits, Noah serves as Vice President of the student government. In his free time, he enjoys creating pottery!

Austin Schulte

Austin Schulte is a senior majoring in finance. He joined the fund with the goal of getting hands-on experience dealing with real-world stakes. After graduation, Austin hopes to become a financial advisor alongside his dad and continue to grow his relationship with his family and Christ. Outside of school, Austin is a huge Minnesota sports fan and a Naz Reid enthusiast. He also really enjoys going golfing with buddies in the summer.

Emma Tollerud

Emma Tollerud is a senior Finance and Marketing student. Emma joined the fund because of the opportunity to apply knowledge to real life scenarios. She wanted to be challenged as she knew stepping into this involvement would provide extensive knowledge and enhance critical thinking that would be beneficial in future roles. Emma has been able to be engaged in different departments in the fund and she’s enjoyed developing confidence in leadership skills, presenting, and analyzing stock proposals. Another aspect that interested Emma was the networking opportunities that come with being involved in the RIF. After graduation, Emma sees herself entering a role in sales for a corporate finance company. Later down the road, she could see herself in medical device sales or financial advising. On campus, Emma is involved in BethelBiz and The25. She enjoys taking disposable film pictures and loves lake days with family and friends, traveling, fitness and attending concerts!