As vice president of Southington-based Image Marketing, Katherine Bolas drives the agency’s success by overseeing client relationships and leading daily operations. She works with a national roster of clients, primarily in the retail real estate, lifestyle and nonprofit sectors.
Her strategic vision has fueled significant internal growth, doubling the team’s size and diversifying the agency’s core service offerings. This leadership has directly contributed to the company’s impressive 600% total revenue growth in five years.
What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?
My greatest professional pride comes from the strong, lasting relationships I’ve helped build — both with our clients and within our team. At our agency, we cultivate long-tenured client partnerships rooted in trust, and I’m proud to contribute to a culture where every voice is heard and talent can flourish.
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Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty?
• Spearheads agency operations, doubling the team’s size and contributing to the company’s impressive 600% total revenue growth in five years.
• Expanded the agency’s core service offerings, creating new avenues for client success and increasing per-project billings by 30%.
• Serves as a recognized retail and lifestyle expert on local broadcast television with over a decade of on-air experience, significantly boosting visibility and credibility for both the agency and its diverse clientele.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I recharge outside of work by trying new recipes, getting lost in a good book, staying active and spending quality time with my family. I also love to travel and make it a point to visit a new destination each year.
How are you involved in the community?
My role allows me to directly foster positive change in Connecticut by developing meaningful marketing programs for local businesses and nonprofits. I contribute to various community give-back efforts each year, ranging from organizing essential back-to-school supply drives to coordinating large-scale public fundraising events.
Fun Fact: During a PR internship in London, I delivered the Queen’s favorite lipstick to Buckingham Palace.