Tim Priester

Tim has over 15 years of experience at Kent State University. He joined the University Marketing and Communications department in June 2008 as a Coordinator of Electronic Communications and Web Content Services. In August of 2012, he was promoted to Interactive Designer & Developer, and was promoted again in Feb. 2021 to Web Designer and Services Lead. 

Tim previously worked at HENN Workshops as the Director of Web Communications, where he oversaw all corporate electronic communications, including the company's website and newsletter.

His work has been recognized with these national and international awards:

AVA Digital Awards
2022 Honorable Mention – Virtual "KSU Kickoff Interactive Black Squirrel"

Education Digital Marketing Awards
2024 Silver Award - Digital Viewbook
2022 Bronze Award - Microsite Strategic Roadmap Microsite
2021 Bronze Award –  Admissions Website Redesign
2021 Bronze Award - Virtual "KSU Kickoff Interactive Black Squirrel"

Educational Advertising Awards
2025 Bronze Award - Introducing Kent State's Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center (FBEC) Website
2024 Silver Award - Digital Viewbook

MarCom
2021 Honorable Mention - Virtual "KSU Kickoff Interactive Black Squirrel"
2021 Honorable Mention – Admissions Website Redesign