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Marketing & Communication

Team

Meet the Team

The Marketing and Communication team plays a pivotal role in elevating and enhancing the University’s reputation. Through strategic collaboration with the senior leadership team, admission and enrollment, athletics, schools and departments across campus, we work with an unwavering commitment to great academics, great faith, great hospitality, and great purpose.

Marketing Operations

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Nicole Matney

Director of Operations and Production
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Corey Mansfield

Print Production Specialist
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Nikki Caldwell

Photographer
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Westin Edwards

University Videography
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Communication

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Andrew J. Beckner

Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations
864.231.2485 | Email

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Ed Welch

Communications Specialist
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Emerson Courtney

Social Media Manager
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Kendall Willis

Event and Social Media Photographer and Videographer
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Caroline Cothran

Associate Director of Communication (Social Media)
864.231.2482 | Email

Creative Services

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Shelli H. Rutland

Executive Director of Brand and Creative Services
864.231.2116 | Email

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Kristin Fereira

Brand Manager and Designer
864.231.2454 | Email

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Abby Chasteen

Designer
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Kaitlyn Phillips

Content Designer
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Anna Potter

Senior Designer
864.231.2455 | Email

Digital

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Steve Koenemann

ADA Compliance | Web Developer
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Grayson K. Miller

Digital Designer
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Ellis Edens

Digital Architect and Technologist
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