Carl Agner

Marketing and Communications Manager

Carl Agner serves as marketing and communications manager for UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky. He leads the development of a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy that supports the UK Innovate brand and its affiliated programs. Carl oversees digital and print content, websites, social media, collateral, articles and events to ensure clear and consistent outreach across audiences.

He brings more than seven years of experience in communications, marketing, program development and editorial planning. His background includes serving as a program coordinator at the University of Kentucky, co-founding Young Screenwriters and managing sales and marketing for Voltaic Systems. Carl holds a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics with a minor in music from Transylvania University and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Kentucky with certificates in business analytics and cultural awareness for global business.