Meet the Park University Office of Communication staff. Front row, from left:
Rita Weighill, Regina Reed, James Tucker, Toni Cardarella, Fred Rohrer;
back row, from left: Brad Biles, Brenda Hicks, Lynne Harris, John Corcione and Debbie Johnston.
David Holt is not pictured. |
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Rita Weighill
Vice President for Communication
E-mail: rita.weighill@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6211
Responsible for overseeing the marketing, media, publications, public relations, web design, emergency management communication and telecommunication initiatives for the University. |
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Brad Biles
Communication Coordinator
E-mail: brad.biles@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6888
Responsibilities include handling communications within the University community, including serving as editor of the Imprint Express and The Park Current faculty and staff e-newsletters, Park’s E-News monthly newsletter and other University publications such as the Report to Investors. Also serves as photographer at University events and provides editorial assistance for Office of Communication-produced works. Also provides media relations assistance. |
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Toni Cardarella
Media Coordinator
E-mail: toni.cardarella@park.edu
Tel. (816) 753-1841
Responsible for media relations, including working with local and national media, in the promotion of the University, its events and key messages. Writes press releases, handles media inquiries and source interviews. Also writes other external communications projects as needed. |
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Lynne Harris
Web Designer (part-time)
E-mail: lyn.harris@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6204
Responsible for web design and provides assistance to University departments in maintaining their web pages. |
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Brenda Hicks
Administrative Assistant
E-mail: brhicks@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6212
Assists the vice president of communication with calendar, correspondence, research projects, meeting arrangements and miscellaneous projects. Interfaces with external and internal customers to assist with questions; serves as a contact person for communication and graphic design staff; functions as a backup for the Office of University Advancement. |
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J. David Holt
Director of Marketing for Academic Programs
E-mail: david.holt@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6817
Responsible for creating awareness of, and interest in, Park University and its various programs including undergraduate, accelerated, graduate and Online for its 43 campus center locations in 21 states. |
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Debbie Johnston
Graphic Designer
E-mail: debbie.johnston@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6819
Responsibilities include coordinating design projects from concept through print for internal University clients. Assist in managing assignment of and tracking of print design projects. |
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Fred Rohrer
Graphic Designer
E-mail: fred.rohrer@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6208
Responsibilities include coordinating design projects from concept through print for internal University clients. Assist in managing assignment of and tracking of print design projects. |
Telecommunications Office
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James Tucker
Associate Director of Telecommunications
E-mail: james.tucker@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6340
Responsible for providing cost-effective telecommunication solutions for Park University faculty, staff and students at all campus centers in a timely manner. |
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John Corcione
Telecom Technician II
E-mail: john.corcione@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6499
Responsible for supporting the wireless and wireline telecommunications infrastructure, and help manage ongoing telecommunication projects for the University. Determines the appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications, call switches, test trunks and test links, and provides complete documentation and installation of communication circuits. |
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Regina Reed
Telecommunications Administrator
E-mail: regina.reed@park.edu
Tel. (816) 584-6340
Responsible for validating the accuracy of telecommunications services invoices, obtaining credits for overcharges, identifying financial inefficiencies, submitting purchase orders and tracking incoming orders. |
