For more than 25 years, Kathleen Hennessy has been cultivating her personal and professional interests in gardening, food and home improvement. In her role as a Vice President at Bellmont Partners she helps companies generate awareness and drive consumer preference through creative content, media relations and brand storytelling. She is a former TV news and magazine journalist with extensive experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, earned media and corporate social responsibility.

Kathleen leads Bellmont Partners Horticulture and Agriculture practice group, focusing on both B2B and B2C audiences. She also serves on the advisory boards of Midwest Women in Horticulture and the National Garden Bureau.