MacKenzie Lindstrom, Class of 2018, majored in Business Administration at Bethany Lutheran College. She now serves as a Business Banking Credit Analyst and Assistant Vice President for US Bank, where she gathers and analyzes financial information for both current and prospective commercial customers. Her daily responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, drafting documents for credit approvals, and managing various credit administration tasks.

From her sophomore year internship through part-time work and onto a full-time role after graduation, MacKenzie’s trajectory reflects the powerful connection between her Bethany education and career advancement. She has long been drawn to working with numbers and enjoys combining research, data analysis, and writing in her banking work.

She credits Bethany’s supportive faculty and relational environment for her professional readiness. A business professor helped connect her to her internship, and participation in campus activities like golf and student leadership helped her develop time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

MacKenzie’s story underscores how a Business Administration degree from Bethany Lutheran College equips graduates for successful careers, grounded in analytical skill, client-centered communication, and a character shaped through mentorship and community.