Karen Gerboth| Voice: | (937) 327-6111 |
| E-mail: | kgerboth@wittenberg.edu |
Karen oversees the offices of publications, public relations, news services, sports information and new media. She also edits Wittenberg's 34,000-circulation alumni magazine. In addition, she writes for a variety of advancement- and admission-related publications, and she occasionally freelances.
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 now lives in Columbus with her husband, John, a fellow 1993 graduate of Wittenberg, and their daughter, Erin.
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 athletic news, publicity and promotional efforts.
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, programming and management of Web content and digital media.
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.
Robert Gantt
New Media Assistant
| Voice: | (937) 327-6171 |
| E-mail: | rgantt@wittenberg.edu |
Robbie assists in the university's electronic communications efforts, including the development of web and new media content. He also contributes extensive time to university photography needs and serves as photo editor for the Wittenberg Magazine.
A graduate of the Ohio Institute of Photography, Robbie has worked as a photographer and as a lab production manager. He joined the Office of University Communications in 2006.
Carol Kneisley
Publications Coordinator
| Voice: | (937) 327-6119 |
| E-mail: | ckneisley@wittenberg.edu |
Carol consults with and advises clients concerning university materials, designs and prepares their projects for production. In addition to training student designers, Carol oversees the production of athletic-related publications, several professional journals, the New Student Directory and the Campus Telephone Directory.
Carol joined the university in 1986 and has been with the Publications Office for 18 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 helps to facilitate all requests for publications and the distribution of materials. At the same time, she manages Wittenberg's online newsletter, provides content for the alumni magazine and assists with news services.
A 2000 graduate of Wittenberg with a B.A. in English, Phyllis lives in Springfield with her husband John.
John Strawn
Sports Information Assistant
| Voice: | (937) 327-6116 |
| E-mail: | jstrawn@wittenberg.edu |
John Strawn is an intern in the Sports Information office for the 2007-2008 academic year. In his position as Assistant Director of Broadcasting for the University, he handles many of the administrative and production duties for the broadcasting team, as well as occasionally hitting the airwaves as on-air talent.
A 2007 graduate of Wittenberg, John holds a B.S. in Biology. As a student he was co-founder of the Pep Band and a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He also served as play-by-play commentator for baseball, and color commentator for men's and women's basketball, football, and softball. John graduated in 2003 from Solon High School, near Cleveland, Ohio.