Marketing and Communications

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.

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.

Elisabeth Thornton specializes in the written word and has spent more than two decades studying the art of content creation and its effect on audience. Her past positions include roles as both journalist and marketer.

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. Now, Michael leads the Marketing and Communications Team and brings a passion […]

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, her main goal is to integrate digital channels in the […]