Emily Gimmel

Emily Gimmel
Born	(1984-05-17) May 17, 1984 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Journalist, entrepreneur, business leader, television figure
Known for	Television reporting, entrepreneurship, family business leadership

Emily Gimmel (born May 17, 1984) is an American journalist, entrepreneur, business leader, and television figure.

Family

Emily Gimmel descends from a lineage of entrepreneurs; her great-grandfather Robert Gimmel established Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc. in 1907, a company focused on industrial equipment sales and maintenance. Presently, her father Rich manages this multimillion-dollar enterprise, which has grown to encompass seven branches and employs over 200 staff members.

High school

Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Gimmel began her involvement in television broadcasting while attending Sacred Heart Academy. At age 15, she secured an internship at WDRB-TV, and by 17, she was producing reports aimed at teenage audiences for WAVE-TV. Additionally, she hosted a daily radio program on 98.9 KISS FM and earned the distinction of becoming Kentucky’s first reporter certified by the CNN Student News Bureau during her final year of high school.

University

Gimmel pursued broadcast journalism at the University of Kentucky. Prior to commencing her studies, she was hired as the daily morning features correspondent for WKYT-TV, the CBS affiliate located in Lexington. Her roles included hosting the weekly music program Louisville Live, working as a weekend pit reporter for The Speed Channel, and leading a weekly radio show on HOT 102.5. After graduation, she served as an entertainment reporter for ABC affiliate WRTV Channel 6 in Indianapolis, where she conducted Hollywood interviews and covered events such as the Indy 500, the Indianapolis Colts, and lifestyle features. She also contributed content to the Big Ten Network and The Indianapolis Star.

Career

As the fourth generation involved with her family’s firm Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc., Emily works alongside her brother Richie to continue its legacy. In 2011, she launched Graceship in Louisville, an online boutique specializing in women’s laptop bags. The eco-conscious collection includes three designs—London, New York City, and Chicago—each inspired by the character of its namesake city. Created by Emily herself, these bags are designed to fit laptops or tablets up to 15.4 inches.

In 2008, Emily reported on the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas for PokerNews before taking on roles as host, editor, and producer for Greenspun Media Group’s broadband television program, 702.tv.

She appeared as the youngest cast member on the television docudrama Southern Belles: Louisville which aired from May to July 2009. In June 2014, Emily joined the board of Seven Counties Services, a mental health organization based in Kentucky.

Awards

• 2006: Recognized among Lexington's most sought-after single women.
• 2009: Featured in Las Vegas' "Top 30 Under 30" list highlighting the city's most impactful young professionals.