Kinard Lisbon

Kinard Lisbon is the Director of Communications for South Carolina ETV. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Kinard is a graduate of Newberry College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. While at Newberry, he was a member of the Wolves football program and the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Championship team.

Kinard has built his career as a communications professional and visual storyteller, with experience spanning digital media, media relations, strategic communications and content production. As Director of Digital Media in the South Carolina Governor’s Office, he led visual and digital storytelling efforts, producing content that highlighted the Governor’s priorities and the people, places and communities of South Carolina. He later served as Public Information Director for the South Carolina Department of Education, where he coordinated media relations and helped communicate the agency’s work and priorities to news outlets, educators and communities across the state.

Throughout his career, Kinard has remained passionate about using communications and visual storytelling to connect with people and highlight the great stories found in every corner of South Carolina.