Mary K. King

Mary K. King is a seasoned professional in social media, content strategy, and journalism, currently serving as the Social Media & Community Engagement lead at Hawthorn Bank since October 2025. With prior experience as Director of Content and Senior Content Manager at Crux KC, Mary developed content strategies for a diverse range of clients. From March 2021 to September 2023, Mary worked at Kansas City Business Journal as a Reporter and Special Sections Coordinator, managing special publications and covering industry trends in architecture, engineering, and construction. Earlier roles include Editor and Publisher at Jackson County Advocate Newspaper, where operational leadership was demonstrated, and Managing Editor at The Journal, overseeing editorial content and team collaboration. Mary holds education from Northwest Missouri State University and Grandview Senior High School.