Karen Gerboth| Voice: | (937) 327-6111 |
| E-mail: | kgerboth@wittenberg.edu |
Karen manages the offices of publications, public relations, news services, sports information and new media. She also edits Wittenberg's 34,000-circulation alumni magazine and serves as university editor. In addition, she develops, writes and edits a variety of advancement- and admission-related publications.
Following her graduation from Wittenberg in 1993, Karen went on to earn her master's degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1998. A native of New Jersey, Karen lives in Springfield with her husband, John, a fellow 1993 graduate of Wittenberg, and their three daughters.
Ryan Maurer
Director of News Services and Sports Information
| Voice: | (937) 327-6114 |
| E-mail: | rmaurer@wittenberg.edu |
Ryan is responsible for generating and effectively writing Wittenberg-related news and information. Ryan also directs and oversees the university's sports information operation, including all athletics department news, publicity and promotional efforts. He was recognized in 2007 and 2008 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as the Great Lakes Region recipient of the Grant Burger Award.
A 1994 graduate of Miami University, Ryan holds a B.A. in English Literature/Journalism, as well as a master's degree in education/sports management from Cleveland State University. He lives in Springfield with his wife, Heather, and their sons, Joshua and Justin.
Robert Rafferty
Director of New Media and Webmaster
| Voice: | (937) 327-7940 |
| E-mail: | rrafferty@wittenberg.edu |
Bob leads the university's overall electronic communications efforts, including the development, design and management all content and digital media on the public facing side of Wittenberg Web site. This includes, in part, admissions and financial aid, University Advancement and Wittenberg's home page.
A 2002 graduate of Wittenberg, Bob earned his B.A. in political science. He has worked in the University Communications office since 2000 performing various Web and new media functions.
Carol Kneisley
Publications Manager
| Voice: | (937) 327-6119 |
| E-mail: | ckneisley@wittenberg.edu |
Carol coordinates a diverse array of university publications from concept to completion, including design, approval and preparation of files for production. She also serves as an assistant brand manager to the director of university communications to maintain a consistent set of graphic and editorial standards in all internal and external publications.
Carol joined the university in 1986 and has been with the Publications Office for over 20 years. Carol and her husband Ted reside outside of West Liberty, Ohio.
Phyllis Eberts
Coordinator of University Communications
| Voice: | (937) 327-6111 |
| E-mail: | peberts@wittenberg.edu |
Phyllis contributes in the research, proofreading and writing for print and online materials, including news releases, Web profiles and the Wittenberg Magazine. She handles the bidding process and selection of vendors for print materials and performs numerous clerical functions. She assists the director of university communications with various projects.
A 2000 graduate of Wittenberg, Phyllis earned her degree in English with a writing concentration. She and her husband, John, live in Springfield.
Erin Pence
University Photographer
| Voice: | (937) 327-6171 |
| E-mail: | epence@wittenberg.edu |
Erin, a photojournalist and fine art photographer, is responsible for the university’s photographic needs. In addition to covering various campus events, Erin maintains the university’s digital photo archive and assists with the development of new media projects.
A graduate of Wittenberg, Erin earned her B.A. in communication in 2004. She joined the University Communications staff in Fall of 2008.
Ben McCombs
New Media Assistant for Interactive Communication
| Voice: | (937) 327-6113 |
| E-mail: | bmccombs@wittenberg.edu |
Ben designs and maintains interactive Web features on the Wittenberg Web site. Before going on the 10,000 mile Witt Nation road trip, he added both videos and polls to the Witt Nation site to engage both alumni and current students.
A 2009 graduate of Wittenberg, Ben earned his B.A. in management and received a minor in art. He interned in University Communication starting in Spring 2008, where he developed and maintained interactive web features.
John Strawn
Assistant Sports Information Director
| Voice: | (937) 327-6116 |
| E-mail: | jstrawn@wittenberg.edu |
John oversees athletics publications, including game programs, media guides and recruiting materials, and handles many of the day-to-day functions of the sports information office.
A 2007 graduate of Wittenberg, John earned a B.S. in biology with a minor in music. He was named Sports Information Assistant at Wittenberg in 2007-08, before spending a year at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a graduate assistant in sports information while studying public relations. John rejoined the Wittenberg staff in 2009 and currently resides in Springfield.