Mount Mary College has named Lynn Sprangers vice president of communications and community engagement. Sprangers joined Mount Mary in 2011 as executive in residence for Women’s Leadership.
Prior to joining Mt. Mary, Sprangers served in several capacities with the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club including president of Brewers Charities and vice president of community relations and government affairs. Before joining the Brewers she also served as director of communications for the Milwaukee County Executive’s office and as co-host of Weekend a weekly public affairs program for Wisconsin Public Television. In her early career, Sprangers also served as an environmental, government and chief political reporter for several television and radio stations in Wisconsin.
The new VP position was developed in response to the increased visibility of the College as it nears its 100th Anniversary and launches its new brand identity in 2013.
“Lynn’s proven commitment to Mount Mary’s mission and her demonstrated leadership makes her uniquely qualified to serve the College in this new capacity,” said Eileen Schwalbach, president of Mt. Mary. “We’re excited to see how she will bring her talent and experience to this important new function.”
Sprangers will oversee seven marketing and public relations staff that provide marketing and advertising, external communications, media relations, special events, web and social media, and facilities rental services for the College.
Sprangers will also serve on the College’s executive leadership council.
She also serves on the board of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and chairs the board for Milwaukee Women Inc.
