Eric J. Greene is Vice President for Communications and Advancement at Kellogg Community College. In this capacity, Greene implements strategic initiatives, builds institutional partnerships and oversees the internal relations, external relations and communications functions of the College. Greene previously served in the positions of Vice President for Strategy, Relations and Communications; Chief Communications Officer; Director of Public Information and Marketing; and Adjunct Instructor of Journalism. Prior to joining KCC in 2012, Greene spent 19 years as a journalist, working for newspapers in Michigan and Montana. Greene grew up in rural Ionia County, graduated from Belding High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Greene is a longtime marathon runner, serves on the Lakeview School District Board of Education and lives in Battle Creek with his wife and two sons.

Planned and executed the institution’s overall integrated marketing, communications, public relations and advertising strategies. Initiated and led organizational change projects and community relations campaigns on behalf of President’s Office and Core Team. Oversaw the public information, media relations, design, print and document preparation functions of the College. Directed the Public Information and Marketing Department.

Developed and implemented marketing, advertising and public relations strategies on behalf of the College. Directed external communications and activities to generate awareness and interest across three-county service area. Promoted enrollment opportunities in academic and occupational programs. Directed the Public Information and Marketing Department.

Instructor of JRN 111: Mass Media Environment and JRN 112: News Writing. Responsible for teaching students, managing classroom and evaluating outcomes while creating lesson plans, delivering lectures, leading field trips and assessing learning. Performed instructor work, which consisted of one section per semester, under the direction of the Arts and Communication Department and outside of KCC administrative work hours.

I started at the Enquirer as a political reporter and later became metro editor and then managing editor. I wrote a weekly column for about 10 years during my time at the paper.

I was the Tribune's regional reporter based in Havre, Montana, where I covered rural life, Native American issues and agriculture across Montana's Hi-Line region, which stretches some 650 miles across the northern tier of the state.

I was a reporter covering local government, local schools, land use and zoning issues in Holland and Ottawa County.