Deanna A. Risser, MBA
Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
About Deanna
Deanna A. Risser joined bgÕæÈË in 2021 as Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to coming to bgÕæÈË, she served for 22 years at Goshen (Indiana) College (GC) — the last five years as Vice President for Finance.
Deanna oversees a variety of administrative areas at bgÕæÈË, including the Business Office, Housing, Human Resources, IT, Maintenance and Food Service. She earned a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from bgÕæÈË in 2023.
Deanna is also an active volunteer, having served in various capacities on the boards of Camp Friedenswald; The Hermitage Community in Three Rivers, Michigan; Ten Thousand Villages – Goshen; Mennonite Economic Development Associates – Michiana Chapter; and Habitat for Humanity in Cass County, Michigan.