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HBH Consultants was formed as HBH Associates in 1997 by Dayton D. Hultgren, Robert J. Bunger, and Dianne T. Hennes, combining two existing firms with more than 15 years experience. We have worked together in various ways, both professionally and as consultants, since 1986. Our experience is diverse and includes service to higher education, the arts, community organizations, health care, religious organizations, the environment, politics and government.
Dayton D. Hultgren offers a distinguished background in education and business consulting, including more than 30 years of professional experience in executive management, fund development, planning, coaching, mentoring and teaching. He has a talent for building cooperation and trust among diverse constituencies, personnel and volunteer leaders.
He received his B.S. degree from Mayville State University, his B.D. degree from the University of Dubuque Theological School, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology and higher education from the University of Minnesota. He received a two-year fellowship for graduate study at the University of Minnesota from the National Institute of Mental Health and a National Campus Ministry Association grant for study at Harvard University.
Dr. Hultgren has served on the faculty of Macalester College, and also as president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and San Francisco Theological Seminary. At the Universities of Minnesota, Iowa State and St. Thomas, he directed development programs during successful major capital campaigns.
He was instrumental in the design and establishment of the Institute of Theological Education Management in cooperation with the Riverside Group of Columbia University Graduate School of Management and the Lilly Endowment. He chaired the oversight committee for that project, as well as the board of directors of Ministers Life Insurance Company.
His community service includes work with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Mayville State University Foundation, Minnesota Planned Giving Council Board of Directors, Indiana Center on Philanthropy, Association of Governing Boards, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, Minnesota Vital Aging Network Leadership Advisory Board, Berkeley Graduate Theological Union, national accreditation associations and regional/national church agencies. Dr. Hultgren has been recognized with an Honorary Doctorate degree and Distinguished Alumnus award.
Robert J. Bunger possesses a unique background in organizational and community development. His experience spans the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
He received a B.A. degree in political science from Macalester College and an M.B.A. degree with a management emphasis from the University of St. Thomas. He is a graduate of the Blandin Community Leadership Program and Voyageur Outward Bound School, and attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware.
Mr. Bunger has provided counsel to a host of community, not-for-profit and higher education institutions. His particular expertise resides in the areas of planning, executive mentoring, relationship building with constituents and fund development. He is adept at working with complex public and not-for-profit partnerships and is a student of organizational best practices, striving to bring fresh ideas from personal experience and current research to clients.
Mr. Bunger has designed and facilitated meetings for a variety of audiences, and he is a popular presenter at workshops and conferences. Recent topics he has covered include: Endowment Fundraising, Major Giving and Capital Campaigns, and Board Transitions. He co-designed and conducted an intensive Board Academy pilot in collaboration with West Central Initiative and Bremer. Governor Arne H. Carlson appointed Mr. Bunger as a founding board member of the Center for Rural Policy and Development. He was reappointed to a second term by Governor Jesse Ventura and was elected treasurer of the board. He has also served on the boards of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute and the Minnesota Council on Health. He is presently a board member of Rum River Interfaith Caregivers.
Mr. Bunger’s community experience includes terms on the Milaca city council, planning commission and community education advisory council. In addition, he was the volunteer fundraising chair for the Milaca Area Library building campaign. He is presently a member of the Milaca school board, Lions Club and chamber of commerce.
Dianne Tindall Hennes is a career educator who offers rich professional experience in creating fund development, management, communications, marketing and educational programs for not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 35 years of experience in these areas.
She received her B.M.E. degree from the University of Kansas, and her M.B.A. and Ed.D. from the University of St. Thomas. She has taught in public and private schools at levels K-college, adult continuing education seminars, and worked with nonprofit and community groups to design educational and community outreach programs. Recent seminars developed include: The Basics of Major Gifts; Board Members as Ambassadors, Advocates and Askers; Strengthening a Fund Development Program; and Roles of Board Members in a Capital Campaign.
Dr. Hennes served the University of St. Thomas from 1988-1998. As its vice president for development, she was a corporate officer and member of the university’s decision-making team and directed the university’s St. Thomas: Ever Press Forward campaign. From 1985-1988 she co-directed the University of Minnesota’s $365 million capital campaign to completion. From 1974-1985 she served The Nature Conservancy as a senior manager, directing staff and hundreds of volunteers in 18 capital campaigns in the Conservancy’s Midwest Region. From 1998-2000, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, she established the framework for the new museum and educational center’s first development and communications program, crafted the campaign plan, and prepared board and staff for a $90 million capital campaign. The Freedom Center opened in Cincinnati in 2004.
She has served as a member of the boards of directors of Senior Resources, Oakwood Residence, the Laboure Society and the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association. She volunteers for the Meadowbrook Collaborative, STEP, Westwood Nature Center, the St. Louis Park schools and other community organizations. She is a member of the Minnesota Planned Giving Council, the Advisory Council of the Meadowbrook Collaborative, is past Chair of the Board of Advisors of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation and President of St. Louis Park Sunrise Rotary. She was recognized as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow for her service to Rotary in 2005.
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