Linda Timmons has been promoted to director of communications for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT). In this position, Timmons will manage the organization’s internal and external communications, publications and Web site. She previously served as communication manager for IIAT.
Previous to joining IIAT in 1997, Timmons worked as a communications specialist with the Trust Financial Services Division of the Texas Bankers Association and served as marketing specialist for the Texas Research Institute. She spent five years coordinating education accreditation activities for the Texas Medical Association and two years in public affairs with the Texas Association of REALTORS. Prior to her association work, Timmons also served in the Office of the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Timmons has also held many leadership positions in Austin including past president and board member of the International Association of Business Communicators, Austin Chapter, board member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Texas Hill Country Chapter and committee member of the Travis County Adult Literacy Council.
As IIAT communication director, Timmons will report to Executive Director David VanDelinder.
Source: IIAT, www.iiat.org


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