Video Production Team

Greg Matthias

Manager, Video Services

(316) 978-7760

Overview

Greg manages WSUTV. Along with managing the department, Greg produces, directs and serves as one of the three videographers at WSUTV. Greg joined the Media Resources Center in 1991 as a Producer and Director, after 10 years at KSNW. In 1998, he became manager of WSUTV.

Jeffrey Franck

Audio/Visual Engineer

jeffrey.franck@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7753

Overview

Jeffrey enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves during the summer before his senior year of high school. After completing basic training, MCT and his MOS school for ground radio and electronics repair, he started his broadcast engineering career in 2006 in the civilian workforce as a contract engineer for several radio stations all over Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas. In 2009, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his deployment, he returned to contract engineering until 2011 when he was hired as the Director of Engineering and IT for 4 full power FM radio stations at Clear Channel Radio Wichita, now iHeartMedia. In 2014, he was given a great opportunity and joined the team at the Media Resources Center and WSU-TV at Wichita State University.

Colton Howard

Interactive Media Designer

colton.howard@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7771

Overview

Colton graduated from Wichita State University in 2014. He handles all the digital signage and interactive media aspects of WSUTV. He also assists with video production, editing, graphic design, and live events.

Caleb Johnston

Producer / Editor / Videographer

caleb.johnston@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7771

Overview

Caleb produces client work as well as video content for WSUTV’s YouTube channel and OTT streaming platforms. Originally an Okie (not from Muskogee), Caleb juggles all aspects of the video production process from writing and pre-planning, to filming, editing and graphics. When he’s not in the editing bay or behind the camera, he enjoys playing music and spending time with his lovely wife.

Curt Rierson

Video Project Manager

curt.rierson@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7771

Overview

Curt is an Emmy Award-Winning Producer for WSUTV. From shooting and editing HD video to producing 3D motion graphics and animation, he has his hands in every phase of the digital production pipeline. Curt has over 20 years of broadcast and design studio experience working in Wichita and Kansas City. Compelling storytelling is his objective for every project he produces.