Kim was born in a close-knit agricultural community in Kenosha County and always harbored the dream of living in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with its woods, water and abundant wildlife. When the city expanded its boundaries, it was time to move the family to the Northwoods.  

This is also when she decided to pursue a career in real estate and so in September of 1997 obtained her real estate license. A believer in continuing education, Kim did obtain her Broker license as well as the designations of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS),  Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). In addition, Kim has had extensive training in Buyer brokerage, is trained and participates in NWAR Ombudsman and Professional Standards Committee, and is currently serving as a director on the NWAR Board.