Marketing and Communications

Attracts and engages prospective students and participants for SPS programs.

Michael Utsman

Michael Utsman
Associate Director
Marketing and Communications
michael.utsman@charlotte.edu

Michael has dedicated his career to higher education and the pursuit of helping others achieve their goals and improve their lives. He was most recently Director of Non-Traditional Programs at Belmont Abbey College where he specialized in digital learning and the non-traditional market.

Brian Recoma

Brian Recoma
Marketing Specialist
Marketing and Communications
brecoma@charlotte.edu
Brian Recoma currently serves as the marketing specialist for UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies. Prior to his role with UNC Charlotte, Brian worked with a number of sports properties in the Charlotte area focusing on creating marketing campaigns and soliciting corporate partnerships.

Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan
Senior Marketing Manager
Marketing and Communications
Chris.Duncan@charlotte.edu

Chris is a graduate of the College of Charleston, where he earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte, he worked for ten years as the Marketing and Media Relations Manager for the Lowcountry Graduate Center and the College of Charleston’s School of Professional Studies.

Franziska Vauth

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Marketing Technology Manager
Marketing and Communications
franziska.vauth@charlotte.edu
Franziska joined the Marketing and Communications team as Marketing Technology Manager in 2023. With an international background, a German BA in Linguistics & Translating and a British MSc in Marketing, she has worked in different Digital Marketing roles abroad. While she specializes in website management, integrating digital channels in the best way possible is her main goal.