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Rick Bebout

Rick Bebout

Technology Manager

304-293-5736

RDBebout@mail.wvu.edu

Rick Bebout is a technology specialist; his primary responsibilities are to build and maintain all of the program’s graduate courses and support our online students and instructors.

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Sam Boehm

Sam Boehm

Exhibition Coordinator Art Museum of WVU and the Mesaros Galleries

sboehm@mail.wvu.edu

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Robert Bridges

Curator Art Museum of WVU

bob.bridges@mail.wvu.edu

Between 2000 and 2015, Robert Bridges organized more than 80 exhibitions in the Mesaros Galleries at WVU’s College of Creative Arts, among them Ceramic Art from the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute and two national exhibitions featuring the work of American modernist Blanche Lazzell.

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Rachel Brosky

Rachel Brosky

Communications Specialist

rabrosky@mail.wvu.edu

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Natalie Buckley

Office Administrator

(304) 293-4260

Natalie.Buckley@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3101

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Valerie Burgess

Valerie Burgess

Valerie Burgess is the Chief Business Officer for the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media. She previously served as the Financial Manager for the Reed College of Media for more than ten years. She works directly with the Dean to determine and oversee the financial objectives of the College.

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Martin Chittum

Facilities Coordinator

(304) 293-4189

machittum@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 4107

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Shari Crowder

Accounting Assistant II

(304) 293-7074

swcrowder@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3101

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Shannon Cunningham

Shannon Cunningham

Program Coordinator

slcunningham@mail.wvu.edu

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.

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Lian De Leon

Box Office Manager Office of the Dean

(304) 293-4237

lian.deleon@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3098

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Bernadette Dombrowski

Communications Specialist

bernadette.dombrowski@mail.wvu.edu

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Andrea Eridani

Administrative Associate Art Museum of WVU

andrea.eridani@mail.wvu.edu

Andrea Eridani joined the museum in October 2015 after a curatorial internship at a fine arts center in Lynchburg, Virginia, and administrative and customer support roles in healthcare at the University of Virginia and the WVU Research Corporation.

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Mary Esposito

Mary Esposito

Director of Development Reed School of Media and Communications

304-212-1600

mesposito@wvuf.org

Mary is the Director of Development for the Reed College of Media. In this role she has the pleasure of engaging with our alumni, and friends, to help them find a way to connect with and give back to the College that is meaningful to them.

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James Froemel

James Froemel

Recruitment Specialist Student Services Success

(304) 293-4339

Jfroemel@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3071

James has been the recruitment specialist for arts programs at WVU since 2014. He is a graduate of WVU School of Theatre & Dance and is an active performer throughout West Virginia. James holds an Ed.D. in higher education administration from WVU College of Applied Human Sciences. He is perhaps best known as the handler for Daisy, the CCAM therapy dog.

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Aaron Levi Garvey

Director Art Museum of WVU

aaron.garvey@mail.wvu.edu

Aaron Levi Garvey is a Jewish-American Curator and Historian specializing in Modern and Contemporary Arts and Culture.

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Katherine Graham

Katherine Graham

Administrative Associate School of Art & Design

(304) 293-4077

Katherine.Graham@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 4065

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Demetrius A. Greer

Demetrius A. Greer

Demetrius A. Greer serves as an academic advisor in the WVU Reed College of Media. Greer joined the advising team in August 2013. Greer has a strong affinity and penchant for working with first-generation students.

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Brenda Hamilton

Brenda Hamilton

Administrative Associate School of Theatre and Dance

304-293-6806

brenda.hamilton@mail.wvu.edu

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Cindy Hart

Cindy Hart

Program Director for Online Programs

304-293-3286

lkhart@mail.wvu.edu

Cindy Hart is program director of online programs for Reed College of Media’s marketing and communications program. She oversees program curriculum, course development projects, and support of online instructors.

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Andrea Hasley

Andi Hasley

Assistant Director of Development School of Art and Design, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance

(304) 293-4331

andrea.hasley@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3115

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Aaron Hawley

Aaron Hawley

Program Coordinator for MDMS, Academic Advisor

304-293-3133

Aaron.Hawley@mail.wvu.edu

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.

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Alexander Hoy

Alexander Hoy

Administrative Secretary School of Art & Design

(304) 293-2552

Alexander.Hoy@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 4065

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Dana Humberson

Academic Lab Manager School of Art & Design

(304) 293-2594

Dana.Humberson@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 1503D

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Mattie Jones

Mattie Jones

Administrative Associate School of Music

(304) 293-4532

mattie.jones1@mail.wvu.edu

4103 Canady Creative Arts Center

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Jennifer Jordan

Senior Director of Development School of Art and Design, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance

(304) 293-4331

Jennifer.Jordan@mail.wvu.edu

Jennifer Jordan is the Director of Development for the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media.

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Liza L. KirkAbel

Museum Facility Manager Art Museum of WVU

liza.abel@mail.wvu.edu

A native of West Virginia, Liza L. KirkAbel has spent most of her career working in housing and residence life at colleges and universities in West Virginia. Her passion for the park system and the outdoors led her to complete the Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program with the National Park Service, and she has worked as a park superintendent in southern West Virginia.

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Jodie Lewis

Jodie Lewis

Administrative Assistant Sr. Office of the Dean

(304) 293-4351

Jodie.Lewis@mail.wvu.edu

3107 Canady Creative Arts Center

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Erica Lindsay

Erica Lindsay

Director of Marketing and Communications

304-293-7016

Erica.Lindsay@mail.wvu.edu

Erica Lindsay is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the WVU College of Creative Arts and 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.

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Brandon Lojewski

Brandon Lojewski

Ensembles Program Assistant II School of Music

(304) 293-4381

brandon.lojewski@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 2101

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Karen Louvar

Registrar Art Museum of WVU

karen.louvar@mail.wvu.edu

Karen Louvar started her museum career in 2005 as an intern at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park within the Curatorial and Education departments. She became a Museum Technician for the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Sites in New York, and Director of Riverview at Hobson Grove, a Victorian era house museum in Kentucky.

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Peter McCumber

Academic Lab Manager

(304) 293-4167

Peter.McCumber@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 5000C

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Michael McGinley

Academic Lab Manager

(304) 293- 4220

Mike.McGinley@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 4109

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Chad Mezera

Chad Mezera

Assistant Dean of Online Programs

304-293-5903

Chad.Mezera@mail.wvu.edu

Chad Mezera is the Assistant Dean of Online Programs for the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media. He oversees all online courses offered by the college and leads the online programs support team.

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Abigail Montgomery

Abigail Montgomery

Web & Graphic Designer

abigail.montgomery@mail.wvu.edu

Martin Hall 301

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Stefanie Moore

Stefanie Moore

Marketing Manager for Online Programs

304-293-5685

stefanie.moore@mail.wvu.edu

As the marketing manager, Stefanie Moore implements marketing campaigns for all online programs, executes strategic recruitment events and an annual national conference.

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Brynne Myers

Brynne Myers

Admissions Consultant for Online Programs

304-293-6278

brynne.myers@mail.wvu.edu

As the admissions consultant, Brynne Myers is responsible for leading the student recruitment initiatives. She builds personal relationships with prospective students to deliver exceptional customer service through diverse communication channels.

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Kimberly Nichols

Academic Advising Coordinator

(304) 293-2532

Kimberly.Nichols@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 3119

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Benson Njoroge

Benson Njoroge

Instructional Designer for Online Programs

304-293-5744

Benson.njoroge@mail.wvu.edu

Benson is an instructional designer at WVU College of Creative Arts and Media. His role is to design dynamic, engaging, and innovative instructional materials.

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Andy Pickens

Andy Pickens

Multimedia Specialist

304-293-9442

apickens@mail.wvu.edu

Andy Pickens is a proud alumnus of West Virginia University. Pickens is the multimedia specialist for the Marketing Communications online programs.

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Tim Richards

Tim Richards

Piano Technician School of Music

(304) 293-4539

Tim.Richards@mail.wvu.edu

2024 Creative Arts Center

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Wendy Ridenour

Wendy Ridenour

Academic Advisor for Online Programs

304-293-8683

wendy.ridenour@mail.wvu.edu

Wendy Ridenour is the academic advisor for WVU Reed College of Media Online Programs. Her responsibilities include proactively advising students in the online programs and providing support from initial course enrollment to graduation.

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Emily Roush

Emily Roush

Undergraduate Advising Coordinator

304-293-5873

Emily.Roush@mail.wvu.edu

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.

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Danica Ryan

Danica Ryan

Career Development Specialist

304-293-4530

danica.ryan@mail.wvu.edu

Danica Ryan brings her expertise as a Career Development Specialist to the College of Creative Arts and Media by helping students with career readiness. In this position she coaches students in career decision-making, experiential learning, full time professional positions and internship opportunity job search, graduate/professional school applications, and career planning.

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Brenda Sisler

Brenda Sisler

Administrative Assistant

304-293-2250

brenda.sisler@mail.wvu.edu

Brenda Sisler is an administrative assistant in the WVU Reed College of Media. Her responsibilities include providing administrative support to the dean, faculty, staff and students.

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Kirill Tyulkov

Kirill Tyulkov

Piano Technician School of Music

(304) 293-5460

Kirill.Tyulkov@mail.wvu.edu

2024 Canady Creative Arts Center

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Jason Zeh

Academic Lab Manager

(304) 293-4189

Jason.Zeh@mail.wvu.edu

CCAC 4107

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