Kathleen Ilch

As Vice President at ThroughCo Communications, Katie is responsible for leading integrated brand and media strategic assignments. With deep experience in food and beverage, she has managed client programs for Applebee's, American Dream, and Melissa Cookston as well as working on campaigns for Picsart, First Foundation Bank, and K9 Resorts among others.

Prior to joining ThroughCo, Katie was VP On/Off Air Media Strategy at Food Network and Cooking Channel for 18 years, where she spearheaded consumer facing messaging across all platforms. Katie drove the network’s prosocial efforts withShare Our Strength,ultimately raising enough money to provide 100 million meals to kids in need.