William Plate

William Plate is the current Vice President for Marketing & Communications at Utah State University. William has held this position since January of 2019. Prior to their current role, William served as the Vice President for University Communication and Marketing at Coastal Carolina University from January 2013 to January 2019.

Before their time at Coastal Carolina University, William was the Director of Marketing & Creative Services at Florida Atlantic University from August 2004 to December 2012. In this role, they oversaw all aspects of the university's marketing and communications initiatives.

William's professional career began at Fisher-Cal Industries at DAFB where they served as an Assistant Project Manager/Photographer from October 1999 to August 2004. William then transitioned to Democrat and Chronicle where they worked as a Freelance Photographer from April 1998 to September 1999.

Throughout their career, William has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in marketing and communications. William is a strategic leader with a proven track record of success in driving awareness and engagement for their organizations.

William Plate has an MBA in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, a BFA in Professional Photographic Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology, and an AA in Advertising and Graphic Design from Finger Lakes Community College. William also has a certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in Reputation Risk Management and a certification from FEMA in Advanced Public Information Officer.

They are on a team with Neil N. Abercrombie - VP, Government Relations, Eric S. Hawley - Chief Information Officer, and Robert W. Wagner - EVP. William Plate reports to Noelle E. Cockett, President.