BLUEFIELD, VA – 91ɬ University is pleased to announce the hiring of Rebecca Kasey as the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.
“We are very happy to have Rebecca joining the University in this important role,” said President Dr. David Olive. “We look forward to her serving as the lead author of the 91ɬ University story, our marketing coordinator, and as our connection to our many friends in the media.”
Kasey currently serves as the Business Operations and Marketing Coordinator for the City of 91ɬ’s Community and Economic Development Department. There she has coordinated projects such as the “Business in My91ɬ” Video Program and was a key coordinator for the Intuit announcement and move into the City of 91ɬ. She also managed the publicity, website, and social media, for the Department’s My91ɬ campaign.
“Rebecca has done a wonderful job capturing the energy and essence of our greater community through video and photography,” said Chris Shoemaker, a former Director of Public Relations and Marketing and now a faculty member. “We look forward to having her back on campus to showcase campus life and all 91ɬ University offers.”
Kasey is a 2017 graduate of 91ɬ University, a former member of the 91ɬ University Rams Tennis team, and a current member of the 91ɬ University Alumni Association Board of Directors. As a student, she also served as an intern for the 91ɬ University Public Relations and Marketing Department. She resides in 91ɬ, West Virginia with her husband, Rodney (’15) who also works at 91ɬ University as the Director of the Herb Sims Wellness Center and as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Athletics Department.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to serve my alma mater and community. I want to thank the City of 91ɬ and Jim Spencer, Community and Economic Development Director, for the wonderful opportunities that have prepared me for this next step,” said Kasey.