Timmons Group appoints chieft marketing officer

Richmond-based engineering and design firm Timmons Group announced Monday that it has appointed former marketing manager Tim Asimos as chief marketing officer, a newly created executive role.

In the role, Asimos will have oversight of the firm’s brand and lead the firm’s communications, business development and pursuits teams.

“Tim brings a proven record of leadership and innovation to our industry,” said Timmons President and CEO Brian Bortell in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back, and we’re confident his vision and experience will not only help shape the firm’s future and advance our growth but also strengthen our culture and deepen our impact in the communities and markets we serve.”

Asimos has more than 20 years of experience in architecture, engineering and construction. He was most recently head of growth at Client Savvy, where he led sales, marketing, and communications. Before that, he was a partner at circle S studio. He previously worked for Timmons, serving in a marketing management role from 2006 to 2012.

Asimos is a certified professional services marketer, frequent speaker at conferences nationwide and a regular contributor to industry podcasts, publications and webinars. He is past president of the American Marketing Association’s Richmond chapter. He received his bachelor’s degree and MBA in communications from Liberty University.

Established in 1953, Timmons offers full-service engineering, design and technology services. It has 21 offices throughout the mid-Atlantic, Southeast and West South Central regions.