Familiar Face

Mark Syroney

Senior Director of Sales and Marketing
WKSU
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I direct the WKSU underwriting sales team in growing annual sponsorship support from Northeast Ohio companies and nonprofit organizations, along with overseeing the station’s brand awareness program and community engagement events.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

July 2012

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

I like being a part of a community of people who are dedicated to improving, enriching and uplifting the lives of others. It doesn't matter what Kent State college, campus or department we all work at, our sense of community is what ties all Kent State employees together, and being a part of something that is much larger than yourself is special.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

I think Kent State offers a nice work-life balance and helps its employees grow professionally and personally. 

RESIDES IN:

Medina, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Management, Indiana Wesleyan University; Bachelor of Arts, English, the Ohio State University

HOBBIES:

Music, golf, sports-nut, theater lover, travel, full-time dad and husband