
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû Brand Organization
ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû Brand Organization leads the institution-level integrated marketing and communications efforts. We collaborate with leaders across campus to ensure consistent messaging, strategic marketing efforts and strong brand development for the ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû.
We do this by focusing our efforts on university activities that best reflect the creation of new knowledge, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship — all to provide an environment that encourages student success.
Through strategic and creative communications, we demonstrate how the university provides value to its varied constituents and helps fulfill the ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû’s collective goals toward student success; global relevance; interdisciplinary distinction; strong community engagement; and a vital campus environment.
We bring aspects of marketing communication together to effectively position the university in a consistent and coordinated manner.
ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû Brand Organization is in Zook Hall.
Directory
UBO LEADERSHIP
Katy Brennan
Chief Brand Officer
330-972-5766
kbrennan@uakron.edu
Colleen Lazzaretti
Communication Specialist
330-972-8075
clazzaretti@uakron.edu
Marketing Communications
We develop, implement and manage targeted marketing primarily for recruitment and retention of students.
Advertising – General Promotion – Promotional Events – Marketing Plans – Collateral – Digital Marketing – Graphic Design – Branding – Brand Guidelines – Promotional Items – Traffic Management – Trademarking – Licensing – Photography
Matt Schafer
Director of Creative Services
330-972-7679
schafem@uakron.edu
Alex Knisely
Marketing Communications Manager
330-972-6477
aknisely@uakron.edu
Monica Mussulin
Graphic Designer
mmussulin@uakron.edu
Allison Pierce
Content Marketing Specialist for Enrollment
330-972-6718
apierce@uakron.edu
Kylie Kreps
Graphic Design Specialist
330-972-4275
kkreps@uakron.edu
Strategic Communications
We develop, implement and manage communication and promotion to external audiences to support the marketing function and ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû strategic priorities.
Media Relations – Crisis Communications – Institutional Social Media – Content Creation - Video – ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû Style Guide – ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû of Akron Magazine – Public Relations – Strategic Priorities
Brian Sobolewski
Video Producer
330-972-7581
bsobolewski@uakron.edu
Jessica Whitehill
Communication & Content Manager
330-972-5206
jwhitehill@uakron.edu
Ally Temsey
Social Media Specialist
330-972-6867
apt25@uakron.edu
Digital Communications
We develop, implement and manage website design/content and digital communication outreach for all audiences.
Digest – Zipmail – Campus Email Messaging – UA Mobile – E-Newsletters – Emergency Messaging – Website Design – Website Content Development and Maintenance
Jermel Wilkerson Sr.
Senior Director of Digital Communications
330-972-7048
jermel@uakron.edu
Eric Hollaway
Web Editor & Designer
330-972-4542
ehollawa@uakron.edu
Hanna Lidderdale
Digital Marketing & Communication Specialist
330-927-4854
hfl8@uakron.edu
Anthony Serpette
Director of Web Services
330-972-7758
aws@uakron.edu
Richard Newsome
Back End Web Developer
330-972-8268
rnewsome@uakron.edu
Jada Garrison
Front End Web Developer
330-972-4272
jgarriso3@uakron.edu