Former
Stevens Point Mayor Gary Wescott has been appointed interim executive director
of University Relations and Communications by Chancellor Bernie Patterson at
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Wescott
served as mayor from 1995 until 2007 and recently as the city’s interim mayor.
He is the longest serving mayor in Stevens Point history.
He
begins his new role today, succeeding Kate Worster, who was named associate
vice president for marketing communications at Kalamazoo College in
Michigan. A search will start this summer for a permanent executive
director.
Wescott
worked for more than 20 years in commercial broadcasting, as a radio station
manager, operations manager, news and public affairs director, telephone talk
show and cable television host.
He
served as president of the Wisconsin Broadcast News Council, among other
professional and community organizations. He has received awards from the
Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association, United Press International, American
Cancer Society and the state of Wisconsin.
He is
a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Wescott’s
expertise will be valuable during the transition, Patterson said. “Gary’s
experience leading complex organizations in both the public and private sector
and strong connections throughout Wisconsin will serve the university well.”
The
executive director is the primary communication adviser to the chancellor and
provides the strategic vision and leadership for an integrated public relations
and marketing program for UW-Stevens Point.
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