Staff
Rick Bebout
Technology Specialist
M.S. (West Virginia University)
Rick Bebout leads the technology support for the Reed College of Media. He is responsible for supporting both the on-ground and online technology needs for faculty, staff, adjunct instructors and students.
Valerie Burgess
Financial Manager
Valerie Burgess serves as the Financial Manager at the WVU Reed College of Media. Burgess joined the College in December 2013 and manages the financial and administrative functions of the College of Media. She works directly with the Dean to determine and oversee the financial objectives of the College.
Brett Collins
Technology Coordinator
B.A.Tech. (West Virginia University at Parkersburg)
Brett Collins serves as the Technology Coordinator for the WVU Reed College of Media. He manages the network system, access issues and all computer maintenance and updates. Collins also is responsible for all audio-visual equipment and server access.
Shannon Cunningham
Special Events Coordinator for the Media Innovation Center
M.S. (West Virginia University)
As the Special Events Coordinator for the Media Innovation Center, Shannon Cunningham oversees the scheduling, set up and management needs for events hosted at the center. She also maintains the day-to-day classroom and operational needs.
Whitney Godwin
Recruiting Specialist
M.S. (West Virginia University)
Whitney Godwin is responsible for recruiting high school and transfer students to the WVU Reed College of Media. Godwin is constantly looking for high schools that show great promise in journalism and new media.
Demetrius A. Greer
Academic Advisor
M.Div. (Duke University)
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Demetrius A. Greer serves as an academic advisor in the WVU Reed College of Media. Greer joined the advising team in August 2013 and works primarily with first time freshmen and students with fewer than 30 earned credit hours. Greer oversees the MOVE (Motivating Others Via Engagement) Peer Mentoring Program for the college. Mr. Greer has taught JRL 101 online since summer 2016.
Cindy Hart
Program Director for Online Programs
M.S. (West Virginia University)
Cindy Hart is the program director of online programs. She oversees program curriculum, course quality, support of online instructors, and management of course development activities.
Aaron Hawley
Program Coordinator for MDS
M.S. (West Virginia University)
As the coordinator for the Multidisciplinary Studies major and the college’s minors, Hawley is responsible for all undergraduate online programs offered by the College of Media. He recruits, advises and supports the college’s MDS majors and declared minors as well teaches the orientation and capstone classes in the MDS program. Most recently, he served as Program Developer and Undergraduate Online Programs Coordinator for the College of Media. Before joining the College, Hawley was an account executive at Bowers Broadcasting in Morgantown, W.Va. There, he managed and recruited advertising clients, conducted market research, implemented advertising campaigns and provided customer service.
Alex Jarvis
Online Student Success Advisor for Online Students
M.A. (West Virginia University)
As the Online Student Success Advisor, I work with our students in both the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program and the Data Marketing Communications (DMC) program. I assist the students during their time in our programs to ensure their success in and out of the classroom, as well as help them address any needs they may have during their time with us. I look forward to working with all our students and helping them through their journey here at West Virginia University.
Allyson Kennedy
Communications Manager
M.S. (Duquesne University)
Ally Kennedy is responsible for implementing and managing the integrated marketing communications plan for the WVU Reed College of Media. Kennedy’s primary function is to serve as the lead writer and storyteller, enhancing the awareness, recognition and academic reputation of the online programs.
Erica Lindsay
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S.J., B.F.A. (West Virginia University)
Erica Lindsay is the director of marketing and communications for the WVU Reed College of Media. She manages the execution of the College’s integrated marketing communications plan, the implementation of high-profile events and efforts to identify and produce stories that promote the College’s students, alumni and faculty.
Chad Mezera
Assistant Dean of Online Programs
M.S. (West Virginia University)
Chad Mezera is the Assistant Dean of Online Programs, including the master’s degree program in integrated marketing communications (IMC); graduate certificate programs in IMC and digital marketing communications; and undergraduate minors in advertising, public relations, sports communication, health promotion, strategic social media, event planning and entertainment media.
Ryan Minnigh
Enrollment Specialist for Online Programs
As an Enrollment Specialist, Ryan works with prospective students interested in the Reed College of Media’s Online Graduate Programs in Data Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Communications and Integrated Marketing Communications. He assists students through the program's admissions process and helps them register for their first classes once admitted to their respective program.
Eric Minor
Director of Student Careers and Opportunities
B.S.J. (West Virginia University)
Eric Minor (BSJ, 1995, MS IMC, 2014), an award-winning television anchor and multimedia journalist, joined the College in June 2013 as its first Director of Student Careers and Opportunities.
Stefanie Moore
Marketing Specialist for Online Graduate Programs
M.S. (West Virginia University), expected May 2020
As the Marketing Specialist, I implement marketing campaigns for all online programs and execute strategic recruitment events and an annual national conference.
Tricia Petty
Assistant Dean for Student and Enrollment Services
M.A. (University of Georgia)
Tricia Petty is the Assistant Dean for Student and Enrollment Services for the WVU Reed College of Media. In this role, she oversees freshman and transfer recruitment, undergraduate student advising, retention efforts, and student careers and opportunities initiatives.
Andy Pickens
Multimedia Specialist
B.F.A. (West Virginia University)
Andy Pickens is the Multimedia Specialist at WVU’s Reed College of Media. His responsibilities include working closely with instructors to build and maintain graduate and undergraduate online courses offered by the Online Programs unit.
Kayla Poling
Academic Advisor
M.A. (West Virginia University)
Kayla Poling serves as an Academic Advisor in the WVU Reed College of Media. Poling joined the advising team in August 2014 and works with undergraduate students in the college.
Emily Roush
Undergraduate Advising Coordinator
M.A. (West Virginia University)
Emily Roush serves as the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator at the WVU Reed College of Media. She works closely with the advising office and assists the advising team during high traffic advising season.
Austin Rupp
Professional Technologist
B.F.A. Graphic Design (West Virginia University)
Austin Rupp serves as the Professional Technologist at the WVU Reed College of Media. He manages the College’s web presence. One of Rupp’s primary functions is to implement and maintain the University brand and College strategic messaging in all digital collateral. He creates websites and HTML emails. In addition, Rupp maintains College blogs, SEO, analytics, and quality assurance.
Daniel Sadler
Online Graduate Enrollment and Retention Manager
M.S. (West Virginia University)
As the Online Graduate Enrollment and Retention Manager, I oversee the comprehensive process of students pursuing their goal of furthering their education from inquiring about the program until graduation. I am also continuously working on building and strengthening the alumni network for the IMC and DMC programs.
Brenda Sisler
Administrative Assistant
A.A. (Garret Community College)
Brenda Sisler is an administrative associate in the WVU Reed College of Media. Her responsibilities include general office duties, as well as handling accounting paperwork. Sisler also assists the dean and faculty.
Joshua Walters
Director of Development
B.S. (West Virginia University)
Joshua Walters serves as the Director of Development for the WVU Reed College of Media. He oversees the fundraising and alumni relations efforts for the College, including major/planned gifts, the annual fund, corporate and foundation giving, and stewardship.