About UBrander / About Me

About UBrander This site is about university branding – how to do it, how not to do it, and how to tell the difference. The reason I started this blog is that I wanted to share what I’ve learned, have a place to put the things I’ve learned, and interact with people, like you, so I can learn more.

Agree with me? Disagree? Leave a comment! Comments are an integral part of UBrander. The more we learn from each other, the less we have to pay marketing consultants. =)

About Me I am 36, married and live in Southern California Newberg, Oregon (near Portland). I work at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., where I am director of brand management George Fox University, one of the top Christian colleges on the West Coast, where I serve as vice president of marketing and communications (as of May 15, 2008).

Call to action If this blog sounds interesting to you, please bookmark it or add it to your RSS. And if you act now, I’ll even throw in this photo of me smiling for mom.
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George Fox University – Oregon’s Christian University since 1891

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  1. 2007 July 10

    Soon I will be launching a blog as part of my company web site and plan to include your site as one of my resource links.

    My company is The Alumni Channel and our online alumni system is designed to increase alumni connections through a secure online alumni directory that will help connect an organization’s entire membership. Alumni self-register and create a profile that includes: graduation year, contact details including e-mail and current residence, and a personal message for friends to see.

    I’m already enjoying reading your content! Thank you for setting this up.

    Sincerely,

    Chris Gehringer

  2. 2008 April 2

    Rob, I just wanted to stop by and say welcome to BlogHighEd! I love your prospective student site and the whole Biola site is rock solid! Welcome to the aggregate and I look forward to more closely following your blog.

  3. 2008 April 2

    Thanks for having me, Kyle.

  4. 2008 April 2

    Rob,
    Checked out some of your posts, like them and will definitely be subscribing. Welcome to BlogHighEd. It’s a good place full of cool people.

  5. 2008 April 3

    Thanks, Dennis. I’m glad we’ve connected. I’ve added you to my blogroll.

  6. 2008 July 16

    Rob,
    Thanks for your thoughts and insight on Higher Ed. I am always looking for ideas and notions to help me work with institutions and you have some interesting insights. I’ll keep you bookmarked.

    Paul O’Mara

  7. 2008 July 17

    Good to connect with you, Paul.

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