Bridger (’17) and Hannah (Pill, ’13, ’15) Buchi
Bridger (’17) and Hannah (Pill, ’13, ’15) Buchi live in South Bend, IN. Hannah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and then with a master’s in Intercultural Studies. She currently works as a project coordinator for the audio/video team at Revive Our Hearts, the ministry of author Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. Bridger received his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and is now employed as a field technician for Allegro, a home automation and entertainment system company. “Both my undergrad and grad school experiences at MBU taught me to evaluate cultural values, art, and belief systems based on Scripture,” Hannah says. Bridger adds, “My major, coupled with the leadership opportunities I was given as an RA and Dorm Sup, greatly challenged me to become a more effective communicator in my sphere of influence.”

Kylee Zempel (’18)

Kylee Zempel (’18) graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts: Speech and an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Since MBU, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked at National Geographic as a travel editor. She now works as a magazine copy editor at the Washington Examiner, and freelances political commentary on the side. Kylee adds, “Current students should be always seeking ways to make themselves marketable candidates for future jobs, and to that I say: Internships, internships, internships. But also look for opportunities even on campus. Interested in journalism? Become an MBU news writer. Want to manage people and projects? Serve on student body council. Like politics? Arrange a campaign for student activism. Be strategic and think big.”

Josh Crane (’17)

Josh Crane (’17) graduated with a degree in Communication Arts: Digital Media. He is now working in Dallas, Texas, as a marketing director for Fathom Realty, a Real Estate brokerage. Josh works with another MBU graduate creating all of the broker’s corporate marketing. “On a daily basis we are brainstorming and producing tremendous amounts of graphic design, printed material, photography, videography, and social media marketing. The work keeps me very busy, but I love the creative challenge every day…I am incredibly grateful to be able to work directly under a boss, a CEO, and a business that I respect.” The brokerage is rooted in the Biblical concept that in order to become great, you must first become a servant (Matt. 20:26).

Amanda Spencer (’16)

Amanda Spencer graduated with a Communication Arts: Dramatic Productions degree in 2016. She is employed at Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson, Missouri, as a Relief Stage Technician. She says, “I get to work backstage helping with scene shifts and moving sets around. I am on the Deck Crew which is approximately 25 people, but I also work closely with over 100 people from other departments. The theatre classes in the Dramatic Productions track gave me a great overview of the different aspects of theater. I use the communication portion of my training every day. The variety of tools given in the Communication Arts Major is an incredible blend of all the types of communication that I need to be successful.”

During her time at Maranatha, Amanda had the privilege of working backstage on Stage Crew and on the athletic Event Staff. “The leaders of each department led by example. I learned about leadership, servanthood, humility, excellence, and flexibility while doing everything to the praise of His glory.”

Clayton (’19) and Tina (Kolinski’18) Steuerwald live in Hesperia, CA. Clayton graduated with a BA in Communications Arts and a minor in Business Management. He is currently training at the academy for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Tina graduated with a BS in Business Management. She is a design specialist for Geronimo Hospitality Group. Clayton says his education at MBU encouraged him to develop the skill of learning. “There will always be new software to learn, new methods of communication to adapt, and additional skills you will need to develop. But if you learn how to absorb, retain, and apply information, you will set yourself up for success.”