Kim Markus

Kim Markus is a public relations and integrated marketing communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping brands build visibility, strengthen consumer relationships and support business growth. Her background spans agency and in-house leadership roles across the insurance, consumer products, hospitality and home improvement industries.

Kim takes a business-first approach to communications, using audience insights, market trends and organizational priorities to shape clear strategies and measurable plans. She develops integrated programs that connect brand storytelling, earned media, experiential marketing, influencer engagement and crisis communications. She is also known for bringing teams together and translating complex priorities into clear, compelling narratives.

Before joining Inspire, Kim held public relations and communications roles at Kin Insurance, Bob Evans Farms, ScottsMiracle-Gro and Red Roof Inns. Throughout her career, she has led award-winning campaigns that increased brand visibility, strengthened consumer trust and supported customer engagement.

A native of northern Ohio, Kim earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Heidelberg University and a master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Akron.