Erich Williams
About Erich Williams
Erich Williams serves as the Internal Communications Manager at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in internal communications, having previously held positions at The Timken Company, Helen of Troy, and other organizations.
Work at Allison Transmission
Erich Williams has served as the Internal Communications Manager at Allison Transmission since 2022. In this role, he develops communication strategies that support the employer value proposition and enhance employee engagement. He manages the editorial and publication rights of Allison Central, focusing on maximizing opportunities for employee engagement. Williams coordinates and prepares executive communications for significant company events, including the Global Town Hall and Coffee Chats. He plays a key role in the communications council, collaborating with the external communications team and other committees. Additionally, he supervises both individuals and external vendors to ensure all content meets publication standards and adheres to corporate tone of voice and copywriting rules.
Previous Experience at The Timken Company
Before joining Allison Transmission, Erich Williams worked at The Timken Company as the Business Communications Manager from 2005 to 2014. During his nine years in Canton, Ohio, he was responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies within the organization. His role involved enhancing internal communications and fostering employee engagement. This experience contributed to his expertise in managing corporate communications effectively.
Experience at Helen of Troy
Erich Williams served as the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at Helen of Troy from 2016 to 2022. In this position, he focused on internal messaging and employee engagement strategies. His six-year tenure in the El Paso, Texas area allowed him to refine his skills in managing communications within a corporate environment, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the company's internal communications.
Educational Background
Erich Williams completed his high school education at Carmel High School from 1988 to 1992. He then pursued higher education at Ball State University, where he studied Journalism and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in communication principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Career Overview
Throughout his career, Erich Williams has held various communication roles across multiple organizations. He has experience as a Pulliam Fellowship / Copy Editor and Sports Reporter at The Arizona Republic in 1996, and as a Customer Communications Writer at Schaeffer's Investment Research from 1999 to 2000. He also worked as a Marketing Communications Manager at TimkenSteel Corporation from 2014 to 2015 and as a Website Editor and Public Relations Manager at KeyBank from 2000 to 2005. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of internal and external communications.