Keith Warner Joins Ideation Team
April 05, 2016 | General, Administration
Oregon State alumnus and creative agency veteran Keith Warner has been named Director of Graphic Design for the Beavers, Vice President and Director of Athletics Todd Stansbury announced Tuesday.
Warner is part of OSU's ground-breaking Ideation Team, an innovative in-house creative agency with the goal of increasing awareness about the Beavers' brand, teams, student-athletes, and coaches.
“In addition to a stellar portfolio, Keith brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Ideation Team," OSU Associate Athletic Director for Ideation Russell Houghtaling said. “He will serve as an incredible mentor for young graphic design students who want to go where he has been."
Warner arrives on campus after working in the private sector for two design firms, serving a wide range of clients that include major shoe, apparel and technology companies.
“Coming back to work for Oregon State and raise our kids in Corvallis is a dream opportunity for myself and my family,” Warner said. “As someone who bleeds orange and black, I'm excited to bring my passion for Beaver Athletics and 15 years of agency experience to the Ideation Team."
As a student he was employed as a graphic designer for OSU's Memorial Union Program Council and the Daily Barometer.
Warner is a 2001 graduate of Oregon State University with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. He is the third Oregon State graduate on the Ideation Team, complimenting video coordinators Eric Edison and Tom Backman.
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