Bethany Christian Services Names New Chief Development Officer

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bethany Christian Services announced Andy Russell as the organization’s Chief Development Officer.

Andy Russell formerly served as Marketing Development Relationship Manager for Compassion International. He holds two master’s degrees in business administration and has more than 20 years of experience in faith-based nonprofits and business leadership.

“Andy’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children will help propel us even further to achieve our vision of ensuring that every child feels safe, loved and connected,” said Keith Cureton, CEO and President of Bethany Christian Services. “His alignment to Bethany’s mission and track record of leading transformative growth is a tremendous asset to Bethany, and I look forward to the exceptional work we’ll accomplish together.”

"I am deeply humbled to join Bethany’s mission of demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus to children and families. My own family’s personal experience with foster care and adoption has profoundly shaped who I am today and fueled my desire to work at Bethany where children and families are served with excellence,” said Russell. "I am eager to continue the efforts of the philanthropy team as we broaden Bethany's impact in providing Christian-based social services  across the country."