Originally from Long Beach, California, Kim moved to the Reno/Tahoe in 1991 after graduating from California State University, Long Beach with an accounting degree. She obtained her CPA license in 1997 and had spent many years working in public accounting.

In 2004, Kim began working for Walton’s Funerals & Cremations as the Controller. She became co-owner of Walton’s in November 2019 which is one of the largest family owned funeral homes in the nation. Walton’s currently has 11 funeral homes, one cemetery and four crematories throughout northern Nevada.

In 2021, she was appointed by Governor Sisolak to serve on the State of Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board. She has previously served as Board Treasurer for Dress for Success – Northern Nevada Reno, Pioneer Center for Performing Arts, and Reno American Little League.

Kim and her husband have five boys and one grandson and enjoy golfing and traveling in their spare time. As a cancer survivor herself and close friend to a family that has used the services of NNCCF, Kim is honored to be able to serve on this board.