Tom Hirons is an alumnus of Indiana University with his bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences and post-graduate studies in marketing, public and environmental affairs, and journalism. Tom studied and worked with Philip Ward Burton and credits Mr. Burton, a pioneer in tracking and predicting advertising effectiveness, as his mentor.

Tom has motivated his 30-year-old agency with $34 million in annual capitalized billings to build partnerships of respect with clients. He holds valued and trusted positions in industry and academia, including serving on several boards and at the Indiana University School of Journalism as the "Riley Professor." In the 1990s, Tom operated two offices in China working with such high-profile clients as Cummins Engine and IBM.

Tom has two children, Dan and Meghan who are graduates of Indiana University and are working in video production and new media.

Indiana University B.A. Arts & Sciences, Post-graduate studies, Indiana University School of Business, Public and Environmental Affairs, and Journalism

Indiana University School of Journalism, Visiting Lecturer since 1989, currently serving as "Riley Professor"
Indiana University Department of Telecommunications Visiting Lecturer, 1993-1995

Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Member, Executive Committee, Public Policy Committee, Education Committee
Indiana University School of Informatics, Advisory Board
Hirons & Company Communications Inc., Chairman
Hirons Investments LLC, Managing Partner

United States Department of Commerce, Indiana District Export Council
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
Indianapolis Ad Club
Indiana University School of Music, Friends of Music Board
Bloomington Area Arts Council
Claremont School of Theology, Advisory Board

Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Business Marketing Association
American Advertising Federation
Indianapolis Ad Club
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

• Indiana University School of Business Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Growth 100 Award (Three consecutive years for "outstanding financial achievements, overall vision, and business practices".)
• Indianapolis Business Journal 2004 and 2005 Book of Lists, "Largest full-service advertising agency in the Indianapolis area."
• Awards for client work including, The International Web Page Awards ADDYs from the American Advertising Federation, Public Relations Society of America, American Hospital Association, International Society of Performing Arts Presenters, and International Association of Business Communicators.