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Christian College Fairs™ Meet NACCAP's Fair Staff

Written by NACCAP | Sep 11, 2025 6:31:21 PM
With the Christian College Fair season right around the corner, NACCAP is pleased to introduce the staff who work closely with each Local Fair Coordinator to ensure all fair details come together. As you plan your fall travel season, feel free to contact Bev Zarges, Vice President of College Fairs, or the Regional Fair Coordinators with any questions.
 


Contact Bev

Bev Zarges

Bev Zarges is the Vice President of College Fairs

Bev has been part of the NACCAP staff since 2001, working closely with the Christian College Fairs at the regional and headquarters level. Prior to her time with NACCAP, she worked at Bethel College, King College and Houghton College in various roles within admissions and student life. 

Bev and her husband have three adult children and reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

 



Contact Katie

Katie Cuthbert

Katie Cuthbert is in her first year as the Regional Fair Coordinator of the Western Great Lakes and Midwest fairs.

Katie spent 11 years at Wheaton College, serving in both the athletic department and development offices. During that time, she recruited and led student-athletes as the assistant women’s basketball coach and also worked as a major gift officer.

Before working at a Christian college, she was a guidance counselor for six years at a public high school.

Katie lives in southwest Michigan, where she helps manage her family’s large hog and crop farm.


Contact Carlene

Carlene Peters

Carlene Peters serves as the Southeast Regional Fair Coordinator.

In 2022, Carlene retired from Huntington University, where she worked for 38 years. Most of these years were spent in the admissions office, where she served both as an admissions counselor and campus visit coordinator. In the early years of the Christian College Fairs, Carlene served on the NACCAP Board of Directors and oversaw (what is now) the Great Lakes Region.  

Carlene and her husband reside in Huntington, Indiana. They have two adult children and three grandchildren.



Contact Danielle

Danielle Shafer

Danielle Shafer serves as the Eastern Great Lakes and Northeast Regional Fair Coordinator.

She previously worked at Huntington University as an admissions counselor, resident director and director of alumni relations.

Danielle and her husband have been married for 12 years and have three children. They reside in Huntington, Indiana.


Contact Emily

Emily Wood

Emily Wood serves as the California, Northwest and Southwest Regional Fair Coordinator.

She previously worked as a senior admissions counselor at Trinity Western University and as a NACCAP Regional Fair Coordinator for three years.

Emily and her husband have two boys and a daughter. They live in Lynden, Washington.