Bethany Clapper named a director of development at Purdue Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Bethany Clapper has joined the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at Purdue University Fort Wayne in the position of director of development for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science and the Doermer School of Business. Most recently, she was the director of sales for Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne, as well as the director of sales and marketing for Georgetowne Place Retirement Community.

Clapper is a graduate of the University of Saint Francis where she earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a management concentration and an MBA. She has also earned a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Clapper's comprehensive background in fundraising, marketing, sales, and events should be an asset to her multifaceted role at Purdue Fort Wayne. A specific point of emphasis for her will be assisting with the procurement of major gifts for ETCS and the school of business.

Prior to her sales and marketing career, Clapper gained valuable experience in development and public relations positions at Turnstone, McMillen Health, and Lutheran Life Villages. A Fort Wayne native, Clapper is a graduate of R. Nelson Snider High School. She and her husband spend their free time cheering on their son and daughter at numerous sporting events and enjoying family time.

For additional information, contact Geoff Thomas, at [email protected] or 260-437-7657 (mobile).