Hirons & Company has more than 55 full-time staff with a wide range of qualifications and experience. Leading this staff is a six-member Federal Accounts Management Team.
"As chair of the Federal Accounts Management Team, my primary responsibility is to ensure that we provide the resources and talent to exceed your expectations, and to always be available to assist with or resolve any client need."
- Founded Hirons & Company in 1978
- Holds Riley chair as member of the faculty, Indiana University School of Journalism
- Served as a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce Indiana District Export Council
- Managed office in Beijing, China, from 1998-2001. representing two U.S. Fortune 500 companies
- Managed multiple projects for NAVSEA Crane division, including live video and 3-D animation modeling for 5" gun weapon systems
- Managed development of Web-based Medicaid information desk, TheDesk.info
- Managed development of TheArcLink.org national database of Medicaid authorized service providers
- Managed integrated communications campaign for Fall Creek Place HUD redevelopment initiative
- Has held numerous local, state and national board positions in government, business and community service
- Awards for client work include the International Web Page Awards; the ADDY Awards sponsored by the American Advertising Federation; Public Relations Society of America; American Hospital Association; Association of Performing Arts Presenters; and the International Association of Business Communicators
"My role is to use my federal management experience, to ensure that every team member fully understands the importance of federal procedures, and to match the qualifications of staff with the unique needs of our federal clients."
- Served as chief of staff for the National Park Service
- Served as assistant vice president at Science Applications International Corp.
- Coordinated public information for numerous government activities and events, including:
- Nuclear disarmament and destruction of plutonium warheads in the former Soviet Union
- Fiftieth anniversary ceremonies of the bombing of Pearl Harbor
- Restoration of Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument
- Hearings for the siting of nuclear waste in the U.S.
- Conducted hearings on food-borne illnesses for the U.S. vice president
- Faculty member of Indiana University and member of the board of advisors at Ball State University
- Master's degree in public administration from American University School of Public Affairs
"I provide strategic counsel, working directly with leaders in government and business to design successful solutions to major challenges. I connect senior managers with Hirons' extensive best practice services and provide ongoing consultation to help ensure that each client's unique needs are fulfilled."
- 15 years of leadership experience in senior posts at the White House, Department of Defense, U.S. Senate, state government and the The World Bank Group.
- Experience includes:
- Communications Director and Press Secretary to the Vice President of the United States, The White House
- Special Advisor, Director of Strategic Communications and Director of Public Liaison, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Public Affairs, The Pentagon
- Communications Director, State Director, Press Secretary and Executive Assistant to U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar
- Guest lecturer on a wide range of topics, including Media, Government, Politics, National Security Affairs and International Relations
- Master of Arts in National Security Studies from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Washington, D.C.
"My role is to provide contracting officers and others with information and to identify for the agency opportunities which are the best fit for our talent and resources."
- Twenty-four years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies
- Ten years of experience with AT&T, including senior sales responsibility for telecommunications systems design, installation, expansion and management for numerous government and private sector applications
- Worked as a trainer in staff development for national and international companies for effective internal and external communications and organizational management
- Managed customer service team for Hallmark
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois
"As CFO, my job is to oversee full compliance and fiscal control for accuracy and full accountability in all time and materials records, billings and payments. Additionally, I serve as compliance officer on contracts, verifying that all deliverables, benchmarks and conditions are met or exceeded."
- Nearly three decades of experience in overseeing portfolios and managing investments
- Certified as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) ®
- Served as vice president and private banking officer for National City Corporation's Private Client Group
- Managed a portfolio of more than 300 clients, mostly individuals, whose net worth ranged from $500,000 to $30 million
- Experienced in customizing loan and deposit services and providing financial counseling based on client needs
- Undergraduate degree from Indiana University in management and administration
Additionally, members of our staff and project team managers on federal accounts routinely attend Federal Accounts Management Team meetings for the purposes of cross training and building a culture of providing extraordinary service.
