CJ Siewert was named Sports Information Director at Bethany on Aug. 1, 2025. Siewert leads all aspects of communication and promotion for the Vikings’ 15 varsity and two club sports teams.
Prior to Bethany, Siewert was the SID at Gustavus Adolphus College from 2015-25 where he elevated the Gusties’ brand by drastically improving their website, social media presence, and live streaming capabilities. Siewert emphasized promoting student-athletes through continuous media placement and nominations of academic and athletic awards, highlighted by 34 CSC Academic All-America selections. Siewert also owns a wealth of experience hosting conference, regional, and national tournaments, most recently serving as host for NCAA regional rounds in men’s soccer and baseball, and the ITA National Team Indoor Championships during the 2024-25 academic year.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Gustavus in 2011, Siewert was an assistant SID at his alma mater and then a graduate assistant SID at Concordia-St. Paul. During that time he served as the website coordinator for the Minnesota Baseball Association for four years. He also was an editor and reporter for various weekly newspapers in southern Minnesota, and a photographer at SPX Sports in Mankato. CJ lives in rural Kasota with his wife Kayla, their sons Theo and Max, and two labs.