A Kenston grad, she was awarded a scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a chef at The Culinary Institute of America. (Thank you, Chagrin Valley Rotary!) As she trained in classical European cuisine and traveled internationally, the importance of supporting neighbors and local makers and growers was amplified even further.

Forever grateful for the generous support, Kimberly was dedicated to giving back to her community. After working in local restaurants, including the original Timberfire and Moxie – where she met her husband, Jimmy – she committed to “walking her talk” and opened Hungry Bee to provide for busy families, neighbors and friends.

In 2013, Kimberly added the title of mom and reality show participant to her roles of chef, wife and empress of honey. In a few years’ time, she added three daughters to her family –and competed on The Food Network series “Chopped.”

She’s active in the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kenston Schools and Bainbridge Area Food for Friends, and she’s started The Blue Cooler Project to provide no-cost meals to feed those in need.

In Kimberly’s free time, she enjoys time at home with her daughters, date nights with Jimmy spent supporting local, independent restaurants, and catching up with friends over dill pickle martinis and snacks.

In establishing The Hive and Honey Hill, Kimberly is giving back once again – and looking forward to sharing plates, places and possibilities with the community she truly loves.