Elevatus taps Kim Murphy to lead branding

Elevatus Architecture is excited to announce the addition of experienced marketing and operations professional Kim Murphy as Director of Branding and Creative Services.

Murphy is a spirited corporate promoter and brand elevator, with extensive career experience in ideation and development and execution of sponsorships, marketing communications, public relations, special events, and customer and employee experience.

Murphy most recently served as the Chief Marketing and Administrative Officer with Ruoff Mortgage, where she handled strategic planning, special projects, administration and facilities management, and brand communications. She has negotiated and managed partnerships with NASCAR, Andretti Autosport, Live Nation and more than 50 professional sports teams.

Murphy has volunteered and served on nonprofit boards for the past 25 years and has managed corporate philanthropy and involvement. She currently sits on boards for Stillwater Hospice and Hope’s Harbor.

“I believe that professionals with the skillsets of Kim Murphy don’t come around often,” said Elevatus CEO Michael Gouloff. “Kim knows what it takes to build up a company. She’s an expert marketer, strategist, communicator, and brand ambassador, and her enthusiasm is contagious. Elevatus will feel an immediate boost and sustained energy with Kim on board. We are proud she chose us.”

Murphy is a Purdue Fort Wayne alum. She also is a graduate of the Leadership Fort Wayne program.