Kent Wissinger

Kent Wissinger is an Instructor in the M.A. in Strategic Communication program at the University of Delaware's Department of Communication. He teaches courses such as COMM 721: Public Relations Campaigns and COMM 727: PR Management.

With nearly three decades of experience in strategic communications, Wissinger has held roles in the private sector, non-profits, and government. His professional expertise includes crisis communications, media relations, and reputation management. Currently, he serves as a crisis communications manager at a global investment firm.

Previously, he led corporate communications at Wilmington Trust (M&T Bank) and managed communications for M&T Bank’s Pennsylvania market. Earlier roles included Director of Marketing and PR at the Harrisburg Symphony, Press Secretary roles in state government and Congress, and commercial communications roles in printing and photography.

Wissinger is active in professional organizations, serving as national chair of the Financial Communications Section of PRSA and on PRSA’s Investment Committee. He has held leadership positions in regional PRSA chapters and the Mid-Atlantic District.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His teaching and professional service focus on advancing strategic communication practices and crisis management strategies.