Kimberly Johnson leads K. Johnson Studio, a boutique consulting firm specializing in brand transformations and strategic services for emerging and mid-sized companies. With over a decade of marketing leadership experience, she has driven growth for technology startups and manufacturers, earning “Marketing Executive of the Year” from the American Marketing Association of Iowa and “Best Branding” for her work as CMO with MHT Technologies and President of the PoE Consortium.
Johnson holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and an undergraduate degree in Government and International Relations from Augustana University, complemented by a Certificate in Studio Art from the Art Institute of Chicago. Her career path includes international experience teaching in Hokkaido, Japan, and consulting work with numerous Fortune 500 consumer brands.
Active in the Des Moines community, Johnson has served on committees for the Des Moines Art Center, including Art Noir and the Art Gala. She currently serves as a board member for Urban Ambassadors and as an assistant girls tennis coach for the Des Moines Public School District.
An outdoor enthusiast who enjoys almost all outdoor sports, she also frequents gallery openings and new restaurants throughout Des Moines.