Kent State University Communications

Kent, OH

Department History

Communications 2026–2027

Person Role

Josh Padilla

Associate Athletic Director, Communications & Brand StrategyMedia Contact: Football, GymnasticsSecondary Sport Admin: Baseball

Dane Richardson

Broadcast Coordinator

Justin Spotts

Video and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Brandon Brown

Graduate Assistant, Graphic Design

Will Burr

Graduate Assistant, Video

Andrea Filote

Graduate Assistant, Athletics Administration & Communications

Jackson Lawrence

Graduate Assistant, CommunicationsMedia Contact: Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse

Sam Morris

Graduate Assistant, CommunicationsMedia Contact: Field Hockey, Men's & Women's Golf, Baseball

Communications 2025–2026

Person Role

Josh Padilla

Assistant Athletic Director, CommunicationsMedia Contact: Football, Gymnastics, Baseball, Women's GolfSecondary Sport Admin: Baseball

Jay Fiorello

Associate DirectorMedia Contact: Volleyball, Field Hockey, Women's Basketball, XC/Track & Field

Chip Whipple

Senior Associate Director, Communications and Annual Giving

Kellan Godfrey

Assistant Director, Communications & Social MediaMedia Contact: Men's Basketball, Softball, Men's Golf

Cadie Pierce

Communications CoordinatorMedia Contact: Men's Golf & Women's Golf

Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Josh Padilla

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Football, Baseball)

Jay Fiorello

Associate Director (Volleyball, Women's Basketball, XC/Track & Field)

Kellan Godfrey

Assistant Director (Men's Basketball, Softball, Social Media)

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