Mike Esposito is an advocate for good Design, a compelling speaker and award-winning creative director who is recognized for creative problem solving, connecting people and shaping new ideas. Currently the Executive Creative Director for the West Virginia University system, Mike is an expert on higher education branding and recruitment. At WVU, he leads an accomplished team of designers, writers, front and back end developers, videographers, event specialists and project managers. Together, they work to build and shape the brand of the University, positioning WVU as a creative leader in Higher Education. Prior to joining the WVU family, he worked as a designer and art director at Purdue University. Mike is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. First-gen Italian-American. First-gen college grad. And, first to know when it's raining.