Erin Kimbowa
Senior Account Director
- Communications Management
JOINED HIRONS: 2008
Communications Management Assistant
Account Coordinator
Account Manager
Senior Account Manager
Account Director
Senior Account Director
“Erin’s steadfast leadership and contributions have been truly invaluable over her 14-year tenure. She continues to guide our department with a steady hand and a warm smile.”
– Jay Schemanske, senior VP, strategic communications & account services
Hirons promotes Erin Kimbowa to senior account director
Company News, Communications Management | June 22, 2022
“Hirons, an advertising, public relations and digital agency with offices in Indianapolis and Chicago, has promoted Erin Kimbowa to senior account director. She previously served as an account director for the agency.
Kimbowa is a strategic planning leader for the communications management team, delivering exceptional client service to agency accounts. Kimbowa also leads the implementation of large-scale, comprehensive, integrated communications, advertising, marketing and public relations plans…”
Read our Q&A with Erin Kimbowa
HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY AND LAND YOUR FIRST JOB?
I started at Hirons as an intern and have been here ever since! It’s true when they say that this industry is all about connections. I knew a Hirons client and they passed my resume along to an account manager on the team.
OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES OR PASSIONS?
I love traveling, cooking and catching up on my favorite TV shows.
WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU HAVE YOUR BEST IDEAS?
I have my best ideas early in the morning, sitting in a quiet house with a cup of coffee in my hand.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TIME OF DAY?
I love walking in the door every night and being greeted with smiles and hugs from my family.
DID YOU HAVE ANY UNUSUAL JOBS BEFORE WORKING AT HIRONS?
In college, I took a summer job at a farm that landed me at a roadside corn stand. Man, did I do a lot of reading that summer.
WHAT IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL PART OF YOUR JOB?
Being able to play a part in helping clients achieve their goals.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
My first job was in high school at the local dry cleaners.
WHAT’S ONE QUOTE THAT DEFINES YOU?
“Treat people the way you want to be treated.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN TOWN?
La Trattoria located in my hometown of Greenwood, Ind.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS.
Loyal, kind and a team player.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOVIE OR BOOK?
Notting Hill – everyone loves Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT HIRONS?
The people.