Cindy Smies

Cindy Smies is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications, marketing, and public relations. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Wolverine Worldwide since January 2024, Cindy previously held the role of Corporate Communications Manager from January 2022 to December 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Marketing Communications Manager at The Windquest Group, where Cindy managed website and social media content and collaborated with family-owned organizations for consistent messaging. As Marketing Specialist at Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Cindy led a rebranding initiative and handled media communications. Cindy’s earlier roles include Director of Marketing and Communications at Mel Trotter Ministries, Publicist and Producer at Ignite Radio, and Public Relations Manager at Ignite Mentoring. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric Communication from Calvin University and a semester abroad in Mass Communication/Media Studies at York St. John University.