Ken SchexnayderAssistant Vice President for Community Relations and Marketing Ken Schexnayder leads the Community Relations and Marketing office, serving as the liaison between FGCU and the news media. He oversees the production of online and print publications, the “FGCU Perspectives” monthly television show and guides university efforts to educate the public about FGCU’s mission. He previously held similar positions at Vanderbilt University and the University of Vermont. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Memphis State University and his master’s degree at Montana University. Phone: (239) 590-1083 | E-Mail: kschexnayder@fgcu.edu |
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Dave AndersonGraphic Designer Dave Anderson designs FGCU’s Pinnacle magazine and collateral materials produced by Community Relations and Marketing. He joined the staff in 2011. He has more than 25 years of experience in graphic design and illustration for newspapers and magazines. He earned his degree in illustration at the Ringling College of Art and Design. Phone: (239) 590-7092 | E-Mail: daanderson@fgcu.edu |
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Jenni Caves, M.A.Administrative Assistant Jenni is the point of contact for the Office of Community Relations and Marketing. Her role is to provide administrative support to the Assistant Vice President of Community Relations as well as manage the office. She handles organizing the annual United Way campaign for the university. Phone: (239) 590-1081 | E-Mail: jcaves@fgcu.edu |
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Tim ClarkSocial Media Specialist Tim manages FGCU's YouTube channel, maintains Community Relations and Marketing's photo archive, and manages the FGCU Pinnacle magazine web site. He began working for Community Relations and Marketing in July 2006. Phone: (239) 590-7397 | E-Mail: tclark@fgcu.edu |
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Karen FeldmanAssistant Director of Information/Publications Karen Feldman edits FGCU’s Pinnacle Magazine and oversees the production of marketing publications. She joined the staff in 2006, after almost three decades as a newspaper editor and reporter. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and classics at Franklin & Marshall College and a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Phone: (239) 590-7093 | E-Mail: kfeldman@fgcu.edu |
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Lillian Pagan, M.S.Assistant Director for Community Relations and Marketing Lillian manages media relations. She writes and disseminates press releases for the university; handles requests from media for experts on various topics; and develops media and public relations plans to generate and maintain public presence for the university. She earned a master's degree in management. She joined the staff in 2000, after almost 20 years as a paralegal in labor and employment law in New York and Florida. Phone: (239) 590-1086 | E-Mail: lpagan@fgcu.edu |
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Drew SterwaldStaff Writer Drew Sterwald writes about university programs, faculty, students and alumni for FGCU’s Pinnacle magazine and other communication materials. A longtime Florida resident, he joined the staff in 2011 with 25 years of experience as a newspaper reporter, photographer, editor and designer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Phone: (239) 590-1082 | E-Mail: asterwald@fgcu.edu |